Chris R. Shepherd | Lightnews

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 19h

Note these were smuggled, undetected (?) through the Bangkok airport...

www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/e...

Search for critically endangered primate that escaped from Kolkata airport called off

One of two black-shanked doucs being smuggled into the city from Bangkok had escaped from the custody of customs officials

www.telegraphindia.com

primatesocietygb.bsky.social @primatesocietygb.bsky.social · 21h

This position is an ideal starter position for someone interested in gaining experience before applying for PhD funding. For further information: vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Research Assistant in Primate Behaviour:City Campus

Join us as a Research Assistant in Primate Behaviour! Gain excellent experience and skills working with a range of primatologists across NTU. A great stepping stone before embarking on a PhD!

vacancies.ntu.ac.uk

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 1d

This summer, Canada’s tourism sector did more business than ever before — by welcoming the world and being our own best customer.

More good news: we just renewed the Canada Strong Pass for the holidays and summer 2026 — so it’s more affordable to explore our incredible country.

CBC headline: O Canada! Summer tourism numbers hit all-time high

The Fur-Bearers @thefurbearers.bsky.social · 1d

Leg-hold traps are still legal in Canada - and may be in your community. These traps cause significant injuries to fur-bearing animals, including family pets. Here are a few quick facts about leg-hold traps, and how to protect yourself and your family: buff.ly/qGkNmPf

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d

newsable.asianetnews.com/india/dri-se...

DRI seizes leopard skin trophy in Bhopal, three individuals arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized a leopard skin trophy in Bhopal and apprehended three individuals. The operation is a major strike against illegal wildlife trade, with the case ha...

newsable.asianetnews.com

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d

www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandig...

Man, son held for poaching pangolin - The Tribune

A man and his son have been arrested for poaching Indian pangolin and smuggling its scales.

www.tribuneindia.com

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 1d

www.pratidintime.com/latest-assam...

Dima Hasao Forest Department Seizes 3 Kg Pangolin Scales, Four Arrested

DIMA HASAO | TOP STORIES | Dima Hasao Forest Department, with Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, seizes 3 kg of illegal pangolin scales in major wildlife crackdown.

www.pratidintime.com

Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 2d

🦇 We are currently advertising two vacancies:

- Bats in Churches Advisor (Maternity cover) - Deadline 9am, Monday 17th November 2025

- Community Collaboration and Outreach Officer for Connecting People and Landscapes project - Deadline 9am Wednesday 12th November

Jobs / Contracts - About Us - Bat Conservation Trust

Please note: BCT is a Living Wage employer. BCT strives to provide an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for any pa...

www.bats.org.uk

Conservation Biology @conbiology.bsky.social · 2d

In this article, De Smedt et al discuss the rise of terrestrial #isopods in the #pettrade and the need for their inclusion in trade regulation. Interested in learning more? You can find their study at doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

#conservation #science #stem #stemwords #wordoftheweek #isopod

Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 2d

A news headline said: “We must save the grouse moors from the menace of David Attenborough.” Madness.

He’s backing a £30m plan to restore the Rothbury Estate — and guess who's not happy? The shooting lobby, of course.....

The only menace is those fighting to keep the killing fields alive.

#news

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 2d

www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/istan...

Istanbul authorities seize illegally trafficked African lion cub - Türkiye Today

Turkish authorities seized 35-day-old African lion cub in Istanbul after officials found it in a Tuzla clinic during a joint inspection

www.turkiyetoday.com

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 2d

www.ozarksfirst.com/news/three-p...

www.ozarksfirst.com

Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 3d

Use our tool to contact your MP for a proper ban on hunting: protectthewild.org.uk/endhuntingnow/

Bear Conservation @bear-conservation.bsky.social · 3d

Bear Population Increases, Threatening the Lives of Japanese Citizens. We say - killing bears is not the answer. Habitat restoration is rural areas is fundamental. www.ipb.ac.id/news/index/2...

Bear Population Increases, Threatening the Lives of Japanese Citizens - IPB University

Di era tahun 1980-an, populasi beruang di Jepang berada pada titik nadir. Populasinya menurun drastis, bahkan di beberapa wilayah statusnya sudah terancam punah

www.ipb.ac.id

Birds of the World | The Cornell Lab @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social · 3d

Have you signed up to be notified about our FREE online, scholarly seminars given by our network of global experts? Our seminars cover a range of ornithological studies, training, species introspectives, conservation, and more. Sign up here:

birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/sig...

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative @y2y.bsky.social · 3d

A recent study from Ktunaxa Nation indicates a proposed B.C. ski and recreation development could threaten grizzly bears, wolverines, and sacred lands.

Full release and paper >>

Ktunaxa research shows interior B.C. wildlife corridor at tipping point — resort would be step too far - Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

The Zincton All-Season Resort proposed near New Denver, B.C., would cause significant harm to wildlife, habitat, and cultural values.

y2y.net

Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 3d

Pick up one of our lovely pin badges and help support our work! protectthewild.shop/collections/...

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 3d

www.guwahatiplus.com/assam/stf-ar...

STF Arrests Two with Tokay Geckos and Pangolin Scales in Assam’s Nagaon

STF Guwahati arrested two men from Karbi Anglong for smuggling six Tokay geckos, a live loris and pangolin scales weighing 10.630 kg in Jakhalabandha, Nagaon.

www.guwahatiplus.com

Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 3d

Please keep signing and sharing! We cannot stand by as NatureScot allow a group of men to slaughter Gannet chicks in the name of tradition!

protectthewild.org.uk/gannet-petit...

WWF-Canada @wwfcanada.org · 4d

Canada is off track to protect 25% of land & water by 2025 AND 30% by 2030.

“Protected & conserved areas are a cornerstone of our efforts to stop biodiversity loss & build climate resilience. There's great urgency for CA to recommit & invest further in our lands & waters.” —@jamessnider.bsky.social

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 4d

iharare.com/chinese-nati...

Chinese National Faces Nine Years In Prison For Rhino Horn Smuggling

Chinese National Faces Nine Years In Prison For Rhino Horn Smuggling after he was caught smuggling them inside sculptures

iharare.com

Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 5d

Things you love to see!

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d

nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Trump EPA Approves Its First ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide

The Environmental Protection Agency today approved the highly persistent pesticide cyclobutrifluram for golf courses, lawns, cotton, soybeans and lettuce. The pesticide is a “forever chemical” — one o...

nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com

Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 5d

Did you know that more than 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the US every year?

And they don't just disappear. They pollute the air, water, and soil long after they're applied.

Tell the EPA to ban #pesticides that other countries already consider too dangerous to use ➡️ bit.ly/4otOUCz

Close up of a Chiricahua leopard frog. The frog is bright green with stripes on its legs and spots on its back. It is in a body of water, surrounded by small, dot-like aquatic plants.

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d

www.popsci.com/environment/...

Endangered rhino horns and elephant tusks seized in California

Poachers kill over 20,000 African elephants every year for their ivory.

www.popsci.com

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d

www.orissapost.com/three-arrest...

Three arrested with leopard skin in City

The Commissionerate Police recovered a leopard skin and arrested three persons in connection with the incident in Jaydev Vihar area here.

www.orissapost.com

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d

More trophy poaching....

localnews8.com/social-feeds...

Idaho Falls man sentenced in multi-year Wyoming poaching spree - Local News 8

A multi-year investigation recently wrapped up in Lincoln County on Sept. 24 when Rodney Gilstrap of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on multiple wildlife-related charges following an appeal filed i...

localnews8.com

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d

localnews8.com/social-feeds...

Idaho Falls man sentenced in multi-year Wyoming poaching spree - Local News 8

A multi-year investigation recently wrapped up in Lincoln County on Sept. 24 when Rodney Gilstrap of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on multiple wildlife-related charges following an appeal filed i...

localnews8.com

Chris R. Shepherd @chrisrshepherd.bsky.social · 5d

www.scmp.com/week-asia/he...

Student spider smuggler hit with massive fine in Australia for wildlife crime

Chinese national Zhang Qiran, 22, pleaded guilty after 125 native spiders and insects were found in his luggage at Sydney airport.

www.scmp.com

Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 6d

Join us in celebrating an incredible milestone: Pete Davidson, Vice-President of Science and Monitoring, has been with Birds Canada for 20 years!

Learn more about his story in our latest blog: tinyurl.com/45x8cww4

A man looks through a pair of binoculars with overlay text reading Celebrating 20 years of Pete Davidson at Birds Canada

Light upyour news

Sign in to Lightnews

Sign up to start reading

Connect Bluesky

Connect with Bluesky

Light up
your news