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On Friday, November 20th, at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET
Join us virtually to honor 20 years of WildAid. During our one-hour virtual gala, we will look back on our conservation wins and follow this with a glimpse of what’s to come with our new campaign to ban wildlife markets. We will be joined by special guests and extraordinary partners during our virtual safari. Our night will culminate with our Fund for the Future: Preventing the Next Pandemic presentation, where you can support our biggest fight yet. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Webisode on Reducing the Demand for Ivory
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On Wednesday, September 9th, at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET
Tune in for our latest webisode to hear updates on COVID-19 and the wildlife trade from those fighting on the front lines. With concerns that poaching may increase again in Africa, investigative journalist Julian Rademeyer will share the latest news on rhino poaching from South Africa. Our team will also provide an update on WildAid’s Ivory Demand Reduction campaign that’s helped to slash ivory prices. Stay tuned to the end to watch episode four of Djimon Hounsou’s A Pangolin’s Tale documentary.
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Join WildAid Ambassador, Djimon Hounsou, on an epic six-episode adventure to learn about the many threats pangolins face around Africa. Alongside WildAid, Djimon investigates wildlife markets, visits a local wildlife vet, meets with a pangolin conservationist, and learns about the crisis pangolins face from a wildlife rehabilitation specialist. Follow Djimon's journey for the truth behind the pangolin trade, watch the first three episodes now.
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Whale Sharks and Mantas Receive Full Protection in Taiwan
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Whale sharks and manta rays will receive protection under the new law in Taiwan, increasing penalties for anyone found guilty of disturbing or capturing the animals.
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Pangolins Removed from Traditional Medicine List in China
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Pangolin scales have been removed from an official 2020 listing of key ingredients approved for use in traditional Chinese medicine pharmacopeia. Although this news is a very positive step towards saving the pangolin worldwide, the next challenge will be removing pangolin scales from patented medicines.
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 “This is the single greatest measure that could be taken to save the pangolins. This sends a clear message that there are alternatives in traditional Chinese medicine and so you don’t need to use pangolins." - WildAid CEO Peter Knights |
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 “The Next Pandemic Is On Its Way, Unless We Shut Down Wildlife Markets." - WildAid CEO Peter Knights |
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