poaching

Across the globe, wildlife is exploring empty places usually occupied by people.

Experts warn that an explosion of hooded vulture deaths in Guinea-Bissau could push the critically endangered species to the brink of extinction.

From the difficulty of tracking rare populations to the danger of poachers exploiting distribution data, the complications of studying endangered species require creative solutions from researchers.

A genetic library for African rhinoceros populations has helped match illegally trafficked products to individual poached animals in more than 120 criminal cases. 

High-profile cases of poached fossils shine a light on the black market for paleontological specimens—and how scientists and governments are trying to stop it.

Sequencing DNA from ivory may be useful for tracking down elephant poachers.

Tens of thousands of African elephants have been illegally killed in the last four years, a report shows.

The last rhinoceros left in Vietnam was found killed, its horn sawed off, most likely by poachers.