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17 Jul 2014

Progress for Pangolins at CITES Meeting in Geneva 0

2014/07/17 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins

Pangolins received much-needed attention at the 65th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee, held July 7-11 in Geneva. PHOTO: Tikki Hywood Trust — Pangolins received much-needed attention at the 65th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee, held July 7-11 in Geneva. PHJOTO: Tikki Hywood Trust

The 65th Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee held in Geneva yielded positive results for pangolins with the establishment of an intercessional working group on pangolins, which adopted a mandate calling for robust reporting requirements on pangolin trade and conservation.

On Wednesday, July 9, multiple interventions were made on behalf on pangolins regarding SC65 Doc. 27.1 Enforcement Matters.

#Pangolins take the floor by storm with multiple interventions #CITES #SC65

— Annamiticus (@annamiticus) July 9, 2014

Several pangolin range states, including India, Indonesia, mainland China and Hong Kong, expressed their concerns regarding the trafficking menace facing this species … full article at ANNAMITICUS.

22 Jun 2014

6 Months of Pangolin Trafficking in Asia: 17 Seizures in 6 Countries 0

2014/06/22 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

More than three tons of pangolin scales from Africa were seized in Asia during the first six months of 2014. PHOTO: Tikki Hywood Trust

During the first six months of 2014, at least 17 pangolin trafficking incidents were reported across six Asian countries: China (including Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand.

As of June 18, the volume of pangolin scales seized per incident ranged from two (2) to 2,340 kilograms (2.6 tons). A total of 23 suspects were arrested, including two women. Cars, pickup trucks, motorbikes, mail, and maritime freight containers were used to transport the bodies and scales of thousands of pangolins. A particularly worrying indicator is that two seizures of scales in Hong Kong — totaling just over three tons — apparently came from African pangolins … (full article at ANNAMITICUS)

18 Jun 2014

2 Tons of Pangolin Scales from Cameroon Seized in Hong Kong 0

2014/06/18 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Pangolin seizures

Two tons of pangolin scales from Cameroon via Malaysia were intercepted by Hong Kong Customs officers on June 11, 2014. Photo via news.gov.hk

Hong Kong Customs officials have intercepted an illegal shipment of 2.6 tons of pangolin scales from Cameroon via Malaysia — the second haul from the African continent in less than a month.

The 2,340 kg of scales were discovered on June 11, inside 115 bags on a shipment declared as timber. A “Malaysian businessman” was arrested following the discovery, but has since been released on bail pending further investigation … (full article at ANNAMITICUS)

03 Jan 2014

Pangolin Trafficking: Over 8,000 Pangolins Seized in 2013 0

2014/01/03 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pangolin Trafficking: Over 8,000 Pangolins Seized in 2013 (via Annamiticus)

2013 was another deadly year for pangolins, with an estimated 8,125 of these shy creatures confiscated in 49 instances of illegal trade across 13 countries. Because seizures represent just 10 to 20 percent of the actual illegal trade volume, this strongly…

09 Nov 2013

Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos] 0

2013/11/09 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos] (via Annamiticus)

Hong Kong Customs foiled a pangolin smuggling operation on October 30, 2013, when a “suspicious” fishing vessel was observed leaving the port of Tap Shek Kok. Officers gave chase and intercepted the vessel near the island of Sha Chau. In addition…

26 Oct 2013

Indonesia: Pangolin Smugglers Doing Their Dirty Work [Photos] 0

2013/10/26 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Indonesia: Pangolin Smugglers Doing Their Dirty Work [Photos] (via Annamiticus)

A series of disturbing photos taken on October 21, 2013, shows pangolin traffickers operating at the Denpasar Bird Market (pasar burung) in Bali, Indonesia. This incident was reported to Annamiticus by a concerned witness who photographed the pangolins…

25 Oct 2013

Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to October 2013 [Infographic] 0

2013/10/25 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to October 2013 [Infographic] (via Annamiticus)

During the months of August through October 2013, at least 2,804 pangolins were recorded in 15 pangolin trafficking incidents across seven countries. This conservative figure represents both live and dead pangolins, as well as pangolin scales, destined…

03 Sep 2013

102 Live Pangolins Confiscated in Thailand, Scales Seized in India 0

2013/09/03 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Traditional Chinese Medicine

102 Live Pangolins Confiscated in Thailand, Pangolin Scales Seized in India (via Annamiticus)

In a span of less than five days, two pangolin trafficking incidents were reported in two countries: On September 1, 2013, police in Khon Kaen seized 102 pangolins from a pickup truck owned by Pornchai Sangsila, a native of Samut Songkhram. This follows…

13 Aug 2013

Over 6 Tons of Pangolins Seized in Vietnam Port 0

2013/08/13 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vietnam

Over 6 Tons of Pangolins Seized in Vietnam Port (via Annamiticus)

Customs officials in the Vietnamese port city of Hai Phong have seized 6.2 tonnes (nearly 7 tons) of pangolins which were discovered in a 40-foot cargo container shipped from Indonesia. This horrifying haul may have contained more than 800 pangolins…

03 Aug 2013

Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to August 2013 [Infographic] 0

2013/08/03 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vietnam

Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to August 2013 [Infographic] (via Annamiticus)

Updated figures for global pangolin trafficking suggest that between 91,390 and 182,780 pangolins were victims of the illegal trade during the period of 2011 through August 1, 2013. Between 1,740 and 3,480 pangolins are likely to have met their demise…

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The 65th Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee held in Geneva yielded positive results for pangolins with the establishment of an intercessional working group on pangolins, which adopted a mandate calling for robust reporting requirements on pangolin trade and conservation.

During the first six months of 2014, at least 17 pangolin trafficking incidents were reported across six Asian countries: China (including Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand.

Hong Kong Customs officials have intercepted an illegal shipment of 2.6 tons of pangolin scales from Cameroon via Malaysia — the second haul from the African continent in less than a month.