animal trafficking

Horned viper

Online location data on endangered species might be putting them in harm’s way

Technology

Whether it’s a scientific study in an online database or a simple cellphone photo of a species posted on Facebook, the surge of online data on rare animals and plants is inadvertently fueling a vast illegal trade.

A pig-nosed turtle, which is becoming a favorite as an exotic pet.

Pig-nosed turtles are adorable — and that’s made them the target of traffickers

Environment