Wildlife trafficking is an organised crime worth up to $23 BILLION every year. If you’ve ever sipped a latte, you already know the scale of that number. ☕🐅. 1️⃣ Refuse “exotic” souvenirs. 2️⃣ Report shady online ads 🕵️. 3️⃣ Re-share this post—knowledge starves demand.

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Silent heroes at work. Rangers risk their lives to remove deadly traps and protect wildlife from cruelty. Their courage keeps the wild alive. #ProtectTheProtectors #AntiPoaching #WildlifeWarriors

In June 2025, Freeland conducted TFE training at the Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil. Dr Juliana M Ferreira and Lucas Tino presented modules on combatting trafficking of wild animals in airlines and airports, impacts of trafficking on aviation sector, forms of smuggling.

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Stripping zebras from the wild—pun intended— for décor fuels biodiversity loss and empowers criminal networks. Freeland works to stop this trade and keep beauty in the wild. Want to know how you can help? See link in bio!.

DO NOT DECORATE WITH CRUELTY. Zebras are being killed for their iconic skins, turned into rugs, furniture, and fashion items. Much of this trade is illegal or poorly regulated.

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Behind the emojis, filters and hashtags lies a hidden trade. Social media platforms are being exploited as black markets for illegal wildlife buying and selling—fueling trafficking, cruelty, and extinction. It's time to expose and stop this digital wildlife crime.

In June 2025, Freeland, represented by Dr Juliana M Ferreira, participated in the second in-person meeting of the pandemic prevention commission at the source - Lancet-PPATS, from June 09 to 12 in South Africa.

July 30, 2025. Freeland participated in "World Ranger Day 2025" at Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand, to honor and remember the courageous sacrifices of rangers who dedicate their lives to protecting the nation's forests and natural resources.

Date: July 23–24, 2025.Freeland with partner, organized reforestation activities with Yang Na trees to help reduce human-elephant conflict at Nong Bon Than Jaopha School, Buriram Province, Thailand. Freeland supports harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. 📷

(All the information is sourced from open-source news and press releases, and the analysis is prepared by our in-house data analyst Prerana Sethiya).

At Freeland, we are supporting enforcement agencies with intelligence, training, and analysis. If you have relevant leads, analytical insights, and/or opportunities for potential partnerships/funding, please reach out to us at info@freeland.org #stopthetrade.

- There is a shift from isolated exotic seizures to diverse, high-volume shipments - suggesting well-organized, cross-border trafficking networks.

- A disturbing mix of primates, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and insects, including Siamang Gibbons, Spider-Tailed Horned Vipers, Meerkats and Leucistic Sugar Gliders is repeatedly seized.

Here are some key takeaways from the data analyzed:.- Mumbai airport emerges as the primary entry point for major illegal wildlife traded

June: The victims were allegedly held captive for around four months after being lured to India with promises of lucrative jobs. Three men linked to the trafficking ring were arrested. Full story: