This festive season, everyone at TRAFFIC wishes you joy, peace and kindness ✨ Thank you for standing with us for wildlife and people. Here’s to another year of impact! 🌏

Fundraisers, can we tempt you? We’re hiring a Senior Officer – Trusts and Foundations at TRAFFIC! Join our supportive, ambitious Development Team and make a real difference for people and planet. 📍 Cambridge, UK 🗓️ Apply below by 26 Jan 👇 https://loom.ly/mmI-2Fs

Can tech save the world’s most trafficked trees? 🌳 From AI to on-the-ground tools like TimberTracker & Wood ID, we're helping enforcement teams tackle illegal timber trade that fuels forest loss & climate change. More @mongabay.com 👉 https://loom.ly/YQYlNFk

A MASSIVE WIN FOR WILDLIFE! 🌍💥 Nearly 30,000 animals rescued in one month during Operation Thunder 2025. 134 countries, 4,640 seizures, 1,100 suspects disrupted. When the world acts together, wildlife wins! Discover more 👇 https://loom.ly/3Hwmlr4

THANK YOU! ✨🎉 Together, we raised over £34,000 to stop wildlife crime and safeguard our planet’s incredible biodiversity for generations to come. Thank you for standing with wildlife and making this campaign count.💚

Only one day left to help us save the wild! ⌛🦧 Thanks to your incredible support, we have raised over £17,000 towards protecting wildlife and fighting illegal trade. Your support has been amazing, but we need one final push to hit our target! Please donate here 👉 https://loom.ly/0A9ZAcw

Illegal wildlife trade affects us all, driving extinctions and destroying livelihoods. But when wildlife trade is legal and sustainable, it protects biodiversity and supports communities. That’s the future TRAFFIC is working for, and we need your help! Link to donate👉https://loom.ly/euE2uOI

💔Criminal networks ruthlessly target young animals, snatching them for illegal trade and tearing families apart. But we can stop this. This week only, your donation to TRAFFIC is doubled to protect animals born into danger. Please donate and double your impact 👉 https://loom.ly/eXELC78

Ever wondered how to make a real difference for wildlife? 🌿🦁 Join the adventure protecting forests, oceans, and the species that depend on them. Matched funds are waiting to be unlocked: YOU can release them! Please donate 👉 https://loom.ly/PH0l8xo

🕵️Hidden routes. Coded messages. Silent exchanges. That's where wildlife criminals operate, and where TRAFFIC fight back. This week, your support is doubled to protect vulnerable species from organised crime. With your help, we stay one step ahead. Please donate now 👉https://loom.ly/tz1seTw

🎊 It's Giving Tuesday, and TRAFFIC's Big Give week is officially LIVE! For one week only, every donation to TRAFFIC is instantly DOUBLED, meaning your support goes twice as far in tackling wildlife trafficking. Every £1 becomes £2, but only until 9 December. Donate today👉 https://loom.ly/lW7OESQ

🌳5 year initiative concludes in Vietnam: a network of 300 trained forestry officers now safeguards Vietnam's supply chains from illegal timber, while nearly 80 companies have gained stronger access to responsible international markets. Full story 👉 https://loom.ly/6-8iuEs

🚨Next week (2–9 December), every donation to TRAFFIC is instantly DOUBLED through the Big Give Christmas Challenge! Save the date, or sign up for our emails to get a reminder👉 https://loom.ly/eozkUbQ #EndWildlifeCrime #BigGiveChristmasChallenge #WildlifeConservation

50 years after tigers gained the world’s highest protection, trafficking in these iconic species is not slowing – it's rampant and evolving 🐅🌏 Together, we must do more. Our report👉https://loom.ly/Y2dkb-s #tigers #tigerconservation #illegalwildlifetrade

Poaching and trafficking of South African abalone threaten marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Our new report examines this issue ahead of the CITES CoP and possible changes to abalone trade policy that could impact this vital marine resource. Find out more: https://loom.ly/xcGuHAo 📷 CSIR

Wildlife crime is getting harder to hide 🔬 The African Wildlife Forensics Network just met to advance DNA tools, crime-scene methods & cross-border evidence work — strengthening investigations across Africa. Huge thanks to 📸@postcodelottery.bsky.social & TRACE

Malaysia's online shark & ray trade extends beyond fins. Our new report with @worldwildlife.org-Malaysia shows meat & whole-body items dominate online listings, highlighting a need for better species ID & traceability. More 👉 https://loom.ly/L6Du3aU.

Loopholes in legislation and failures in enforcement across tiger range states, undermine the impact of wildlife conservation efforts. More needs to be done before it’s too late. Read this report.

🆕 Resource Alert: GWP Behavior Change Guidance Note Series The World Bank, @thegef.bsky.social in partnership with @trafficintl.bsky.social launch practical guides for applying behavioral science to wildlife conservation. Check the link: 👇 #BehaviourChange #WildlifeConservation

Every rescued gibbon tells the same story: that of a wild family torn apart. Following TRAFFIC’s recent analysis, @mongabay.com sheds light on how the illegal pet trade continues to decimate gibbon populations in North Sumatra. https://loom.ly/lGGTmIU

🚢 Traffickers hide illicit wildlife among cargo at ports, but Malaysia's Port Klang is stepping up! TRAFFIC and authorities trained port officers to spot trafficking tactics and report suspicious shipments. We're closing the gaps. 🛑 More: https://loom.ly/HEaBXmE

🐵 Gibbons in peril as trafficking peaks! Over 330 were seized across South/Southeast Asia since 2016, with a fifth in 2025 alone. The illegal exotic pet trade is causing many to perish. Their rainforest voices are fading. Read TRAFFIC’s latest analysis: https://loom.ly/n2StLfA

🐠 Ornamental fish trade is a billion-dollar industry, putting Kenya's reef ecosystems and livelihoods at risk. The good news? Kenya launched a new Marine Ornamental Fishery Management Plan, with TRAFFIC as a key partner for marine protection. Read the full report on https://loom.ly/OwNbhuw

🚨 NEW report out now! 🌍 Next month, world governments meet in Uzbekistan for #CITESCoP20 — one of the planet’s most important conservation summits. Our science-based guidance will help shape decisions that echo far beyond the conference room. More 👇 https://loom.ly/27HEtdI#CITESCoP20 #WildlifeTrade

Unsustainable wildlife use threatens people & nature — but solutions exist 🌍 A new framework, co-authored by TRAFFIC & published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, shows how governments can ensure safe, sustainable, future-proof use. https://loom.ly/e2tJygM #Conservation #WildlifeTrade

Majestic, powerful, irreplaceable — rhinos matter 🦏🌍 This #WorldRhinoDay, governments at #CITESCoP20 will use the TRAFFIC–IUCN rhino assessment to guide decisions shaping the survival of all five species. Learn more & explore the data 📊👇 https://loom.ly/os1ATxU

In Nov, the world helps to decide the future of wildlife trade at #CITESCoP20 🌍🐅🦏🦈 TRAFFIC & IUCN have released expert analyses of every proposal — from sharks to rhinos — giving governments the evidence to protect species at a critical moment for biodiversity. More 👉 https://loom.ly/wfWX9Ak

(1/2) 🚨 Tigers are running out of time — and the law isn’t keeping up 🐅 A new landmark study by TRAFFIC, @wwf.org.uk & Legal Atlas exposes how legal loopholes fuel the illegal tiger trade.

100 days to one of the most important wildlife meetings on the planet 🌍 In November, 185 governments will gather in Uzbekistan for CITES CoP20 — where the future of species threatened by trade may be decided. More 👉 https://loom.ly/sqlbGoM #CITESCoP20 #WildlifeTrade #SustainableTrade

"A nature revolution is happening in northern Argentina, aimed at restoring a healthy and balanced ecosystem." Journalist Sam Meadows highlights ambitious plans to reintroduce jaguars back into forests of Chaco Province. https://loom.ly/0Ai_yOE #wildlifetrade #conservation #jaguars

When science meets collaboration, elephants win. 🐘 This #WorldElephantDay, new insights from the world’s most comprehensive ivory trade database reveal where global cooperation is turning the tide — and where work remains to secure a future for these gentle giants. https://loom.ly/NSa0qks

Your finance skills could help protect the planet’s wildlife! 🌍 In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our European operations, and your expertise will help power efforts to tackle wildlife crime and promote sustainable trade across Europe. Apply by 18 Aug 👉 https://loom.ly/IEeHeOk 📍Brussels

Poaching falls to a decade low — but the fight isn’t over 🦏 A new global rhino report reveals a paradox: poaching rates in Africa are the lowest since 2011, & some species across Africa & Asia are bouncing back — yet others remain on the very edge of extinction. More 👉 https://loom.ly/d06Xp0g

From red flags to real reform 🛫🐢 In 2021, 185 baby #Galápagos #tortoises were found smuggled in a suitcase — 10 died. Now, that case led to a game-changing protocol to stop future #wildlifetrafficking failures. TRAFFIC & Aeropuerto Ecológico de Galápagos made it happen👇 https://loom.ly/Wuw_9J0

7 tonnes. 3 continents. One common thread: ivory trafficking. 🐘 TRAFFIC’s latest Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS) report — now published by the CITES Secretariat — shines a spotlight on the evolving routes and scale of illegal ivory trade across the globe. https://loom.ly/fqrpVFc

🐅 This #WorldTigerDay, we’ve got big news! 🐅 TRAFFIC is proud to stand alongside 10 global partners, united to protect wild tigers — and the forests, rivers, and people who depend on them. And the Tiger Conservation Coalition has a NEW website! https://tigercoalition.org/#WorldTigerDay #TigerConservation

Glass eel trafficking is surging — despite global bans 📈 @mongabay.com spotlights how organised crime is pushing this species to the brink. TRAFFIC is working closely with the EU & China to tackle this growing threat. Discover more 👉 https://loom.ly/z5mW6S4

🚨 “The findings highlight both persistent threats and fast-evolving trends” said TRAFFIC in a new interview with @mongabay.com Recent seizures & shifting trade routes show traffickers are adapting fast — & so must we. Discover more 👉 https://loom.ly/iHzvDEM

Join the Global Coalition to Halt Shark and Ray Extinction Over 35% of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction — most are declining due to overfishing. Urgent, coordinated action is needed.

🌐 Biodiversity connects us all 🤝This year, the theme highlights the linkages between the #KMGBF and the #GlobalGoals and the need to implement in tandem by 2030. 🛡️At TRAFFIC, we work to ensure that trade in wild species supports global biodiversity targets. #BiodiversityDay #IDB2025

Lions are the most-traded wildcat in the world, and the only big cat whose commercial trade is permitted under CITES, the international wildlife trade agreement. Unsustainable trade in lion bones and other body parts, poses a threat to the already declining wild lion populations across the world.

Trophies, cubs, skeletons — what’s really driving the global lion trade? 🦁 New @mongabay.com article breaks down the data, including insights from TRAFFIC, & reveals some surprising trends. Spoiler: it’s not just about bones. loom.ly/_of1eCM #LionTrade #Conservation #IllegalWildlifeTrade

Unmasking the grisly trade in animal skulls 💀 These macabre items — stolen from many species on the brink of extinction — are a stark reminder of the illegal wildlife trade’s cost. This week only, your donation will be doubled to help dismantle criminal networks like these👇 #Wildlifeconservation

Rhino horn trade: a fight for survival. 🦏 Relentless trafficking in rhino horn continues to devastate populations worldwide. TRAFFIC is working tirelessly to disrupt the criminal networks behind this trade. Your support helps secure a future for these iconic giants. 👇 #StopWildlifeCrime #Rhinos

Forests are vanishing. But you can fight back. 🌳💪 Forests are lifelines for our planet, supporting billions globally — from indigenous communities to city dwellers. But illegal loggers are stealing these lifelines and decimating vital habitats worldwide. #SaveForests #StopIllegalLogging #Timber

A miraculous comeback for the saiga antelope! 🌟 The saiga antelope, once nearly extinct due to poaching and disease, is now slowly recovering thanks to concerted conservation efforts. We’re working with partners to protect these unique animals. Stand with us today 👇 #SaigaRecovery #Saigaantelope

Every 5 mins, a pangolin is taken from the wild. TRAFFIC is tackling the illegal trade at its roots — and this week only, your donation is doubled. Help protect the world’s most trafficked mammal 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #SavePangolins #StopIllegalTrafficking #Wildlife

Major wildlife crime bust in the Philippines! 🚨 Dozens of endangered species rescued. A known online trader taken down. This is a wake-up call: online platforms must not be safe havens for traffickers. Full news article 👇 #EndWildlifeCrime #IllegalWildLifeTrade

🚨 Big win for pangolins! A suspected trafficking kingpin has been arrested in Nigeria after a major joint op. “...8.5 million pangolins were taken from the wild in West & Central Africa for illegal trade...” said our expert to @mongabay.bsky.social 👇 loom.ly/AnzdD54 #Pangolins #WildlifeCrime

Executive Director, Richard Scobey, joined a high-level panel at #EU #EnvironmentalCrime event alongside #UNDOC, @europol-eu.bsky.social , & @ec.europa.eu. Discussing the #EUGreenDeal legacy & tackling illegal #WildlifeTrade through multi-sector collaboration. 🌍🔍 @wwf.eu