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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d
Canada: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Authorities make shocking discovery while investigating suspicous hunter — here's what they found
Officials encouraged people to report any tips.
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d
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Aceh Wildlife Mafia Exposed: Orangutans, Rare Birds, and Skulls Almost Shipped to Thailand
ASIATODAY.ID, ACEH — Authorities have dismantled a wildlife smuggling network in Aceh. Customs officers in Langsa, together with a joint
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d
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Hong Kong Customs Seizes 112 Live Birds in Illegal Import Attempt at Lo Wu Control Point
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birdsHong Kong Customs today (February 7)
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d
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Investigation into alleged New Year’s Eve Cape York snake poaching continues | Cape York Weekly
Charges are yet to be laid against the individuals allegedly involved with the attempted poaching of eight snakes from Cape…
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d
Authorities have crippled what is believed to be the country's largest tortoise smuggling syndicate operating from a rubber plantation here.

Congratulations to the authorities in Malaysia!!

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Major tortoise smuggling syndicate crippled in Perlis plantation raid | New Straits Times
KANGAR: Authorities have crippled what is believed to be the country's largest tortoise smuggling syndicate operating from a rubber plantation here.
www.nst.com.my

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 2d
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Rajasthan: 13 Star Tortoises Seized In Joint Wildlife Trafficking Raid In Bundi
Authorities suspect the protected species was being kept for illegal sale or trafficking.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 2d
A lawsuit filed last week seeks to dramatically increase protection of streams and rivers from the impacts of cattle #grazing in the #Tonto #NationalForest.

Surveys in 2025 found damage to 55% of the 122 miles of waterways on the Tonto National Forest in #Arizona.

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About a dozen black cows stand in a riverbed, surrounded by trees and grass. White text in a black box over the top of the image reads “Illegal grazing is decimating streams and endangered species habitat on the public’s land, and it must end. Federal agencies must obey the law and remove cows from these places now.”

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 2d
A member of Mendip Hunt Saboteurs cradles the ragged body of a vixen ripped apart by the Mendip Farmers’ Hunts’ hounds - 18 January 2026.

Please donate to this brilliant group doing all they can to stop fox hunting: ko-fi.com/Mendiphuntsabs

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 2d
We're not going anywhere until the ban on 'trail hunting' actually happens.

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Hunting News: While politicians argue about 'trail hunting' the killing goes on
NOTE THIS post contains GRAPHIC IMAGES
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The Fur-Bearers @thefurbearers.bsky.social · 3d
Canada’s national sustainable development strategy is being updated, and we’re making sure fur-bearing animals have a voice. We’re calling for an end to fur farming and for air and water goals to include animal welfare and public health. Read our full submission: buff.ly/EWMcRoY #cdnpoli

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 3d
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Servals, macaques and geckos - Ireland's exotic rescues
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Oryx @oryxthejournal.bsky.social · 3d
📣 We are seeking a full-time Editor to lead and manage the Journal.

Apply here: www.fauna-flora.org/about/career...

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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 4d
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

⚖️ Europe’s top court has set a hearing in the #EndTheCageAge case against the EU Commission for not delivering on promises.

Ending cages is long overdue: they’re cruel, needless, and really bad for nature, health and rural communities. Backed by 1.4M citizens - all eyes on the ECJ ⬇️

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Birds of the World | The Cornell Lab @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social · 4d
Usually described as “raucous” and “cacophonous,” the Brown Cacholote is an energetic South American ovenbird. The bird announces its presence by performing its long, loud series of grating notes from treetops. Listen to some duets here: birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/brncac1
Brown Cacholote - Pseudoseisura lophotes - Birds of the World
Species accounts for all the birds of the world.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 4d
We all share this beautiful planet. It's up to all of us to fight back against those who want to cause it harm.

We'll never stop fighting for #wildlife and wild places: No matter who is in office, no matter what the odds are against us all. The stakes are just too high.

Join us ➡️ bit.ly/4nprZr6

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 4d
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Transnational wildlife smuggling ring foiled in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport
A Thai man was detained after live protected animals were discovered hidden inside his suitcases. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 4d
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Trophy hunting does not benefit animals, no matter what US Interior Secretary claims
The U.S. recently pressured the UK to drop its proposed ban on certain trophy hunting imports. This is nothing less than an insult to animals and the many people who support this ban.
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 4d
www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/uk-t...
Trophy hunting does not benefit animals, no matter what US Interior Secretary claims
The U.S. recently pressured the UK to drop its proposed ban on certain trophy hunting imports. This is nothing less than an insult to animals and the many people who support this ban.
www.humaneworld.org

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d
And still more illegal reptile trade:

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Hong Kong Customs seizes live lizards of suspected scheduled endangered species (with photos)
Hong Kong Customs seized 44 live lizards at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point yesterday (February 2), of which 41 were suspected to be scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market...
www.info.gov.hk

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d
And more illegal reptile trade:

84 Armadillo Girdled Lizards (Ouroborus cataphractus) seized in South Africa.

Demand for exotic pets continues to fuel this crime.

www.facebook.com/SAPoliceServ...
South African Police Service
Three suspects were arrested in Garies on Monday, 2 February 2026 at approximately 22:00 on the N7 road for being illegally in possession of protected species in Contravention of the Northern Cape...
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CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 6d
Staff at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo have announced the names of two grizzly cubs taken in after being orphaned.
Orphaned grizzly cubs taken in by Calgary Zoo now have names
Staff at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo have announced the names of two grizzly cubs taken in after being orphaned.
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 6d
💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers.

This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.

#WorldWetlandsDay

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d
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Habitat destruction, illegal trade threaten Sri Lanka’s endangered agamid lizards
COLOMBO — In Sri Lanka, agamid lizard species are growing increasingly vulnerable due to three main factors: shrinking habitats, climate change and being traded as exotic pets. The Indian Ocean island...
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 6d
More illegal reptile trade!

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Perhilitan, marine police seize iguanas and tortoises worth RM25,200 | New Straits Times
TUMPAT: An illegal operation involving the sale of iguanas and tortoises was uncovered following a raid on a house in Wakaf Bharu 2 on Wednesday.
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Pacificnorthwestkate @pnwkate.bsky.social · 6d
Short eared owl in Delta BC 🇨🇦 I love these gorgeous migratory raptors that visit our marsh and delta every winter - please respect wildlife and stay on the trails 🥰❤️🇨🇦 #ethicalwildlifephotography

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 7d
Please share with people living in Coyote habitat and help clear the air for this intelligent and important canine!

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Shifting perspectives: Coyotes aren’t luring your dog and other myths busted
When we consider wildlife interactions from a wild viewpoint, the narrative changes, particularly for pet owners.
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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 7d
Want to learn more about what you can do to help wildlife in Canada?

Follow the @thefurbearers.bsky.social here on Bluesky!

Share with others - and get involved!!

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 9d
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New limits on global trade of sharks won’t be enough to save them from overfishing – new research
Trade bans on sharks won’t reduce the threat of overfishing.
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Oryx @oryxthejournal.bsky.social · 9d
Jo et al. have produced the first comprehensive distribution map for South Korea’s endangered long‑tailed goral.

For this elusive, cliff‑dwelling species, they combined species distribution modelling with three years of rigorous field surveys across the Baekdudaegan Mountains ⛰️

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Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 9d
Stop fur farming in Europe!
Over 1.5 million Europeans have signed the #FurFreeEurope initiative calling for an EU-wide ban on fur farms and fur products.
Add your voice: Tell the European Commission to act now and uphold democracy!
www.eurogroupforanimals.org/fur-free-eur...
Fur Free Europe
Over 1.5 million European citizens are calling for a #FurFreeEurope.
www.eurogroupforanimals.org