Pangolins have the regrettable distinction of being the world’s most trafficked mammals. But the recent conviction of a man ...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian customs said they seized more than 1,600 parrots and canaries that were being transported from Lagos international airport to Kuwait without a permit, in one the biggest ...

The Nigerian aviation industry is facing a growing concern that threatens the safety and efficiency of its operations: wildlife hazards. Bird strikes and other wildlife-related incidents have become a ...

On Dec. 5, Nigerian authorities seized more than 2 metric tons of pangolin scales in yet another effort to clamp down on the country’s booming transnational wildlife trade. Acting on intelligence ...

Elephants are vital to ecosystems. Learn interesting facts and how WWF works to protect them across Africa and Asia.

LAGOS (Reuters) -Nigeria will impose fines of up to 12 million naira ($8,200) and jail terms of up to 10 years on traffickers of ivory, pangolin scales and other wildlife in a sweeping new bill passed ...

Talkative African grey parrots are charismatic internet stars. A global scramble to source and sell the birds threatens their ...

Traffickers of ivory, pangolin scales, and other endangered wildlife in Nigeria now risk up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to N12 million if found guilty. These penalties are contained in the ...