TRAFFIC International
Protecting wildlife. Empowering people. Inspiring change.
Global experts working to ensure trade in wild species is legal, safe, and sustainable, for the benefit of people and the planet.
- Use your communications skills to help tackle illegal wildlife trade! 👩💻🐘🐅📸 If you love storytelling, fast-paced digital work, and using communications to drive real-world change for nature — this role is for you. 📍 Cambridge, UK 📅 Apply by 15 Feb 2026 below loom.ly/W3JEcNs
- 🌿 How can we effectively protect wildlife in a changing world? TRAFFIC Vietnam Country Director Trinh Nguyen shares insights on tackling wildlife trade and changing behaviour on the Yale Leads podcast. 🎧 Listen: loom.ly/ymqfCzw
- A world first! 🐅 Camera traps in China captured a wild Amur tigress with 5 cubs — a rare milestone for tiger recovery. From 20 in 2010 → 70 today, a beacon of hope thanks to sustained conservation. We're proud to be in the Tiger Conservation Coalition to help protect these unique species.
- 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 👇 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 👉 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 👇 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 👉 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👉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 👉 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 👉 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 👉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👉 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 👉 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👉 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👉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: 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 👉 loom.ly/L6Du3aU.
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- 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. 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: 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: 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 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 👇 loom.ly/27HEtdI #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. 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 📊👇 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 👉 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.
- (2/2) The report — ‘Law of the Tiger’ — is the most comprehensive legal analysis to date of tiger trafficking laws across 12 range countries. With just 5,700 left in the wild, #tigers don’t have time for weak laws. More 👉 loom.ly/GScoVQ0
- 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 👉 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. 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. 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 👉 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 👉 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👇 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. 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! tigercoalition.org #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 👉 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 👉 loom.ly/iHzvDEM
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- 🌐 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
- We’re helping to expose these networks and protect forests to benefit people and planet. Donate today and your impact will be DOUBLED 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #SaveForests #StopIllegalLogging #Timber #Wildlifeconservation
- 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
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