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A baby orangutan was seized by Thai police in an anti-trafficking operation in May 2025. Thai police Central Investigation Bureau via AP

New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking

Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.
Captive bred black-footed cats kept at a commercial wildlife facility for exhibition and trade in South Africa. Stephanie Klarmann

Global trade in wild animals is soaring – South Africa’s laws aren’t doing enough to prevent harm

South Africa urgently needs to adopt a streamlined and interconnected approach to wildlife trade law at the provincial, national and international levels.

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