InFocus | Illegal Animal Trade
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Wednesday Jun 16
Fate of rescued lion cubs uncertain
Circus trainer faces prosecution but can claim cubs if he pays for costs incurred by ministry
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Friday Jun 11
Illegal shipment of Cheetahs confiscated in Dubai
The Ministry of Environment and Water Thursday confiscated 15 cheetahs that were illegally shipped from Somalia
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Sunday May 23
Baby crocodile Harry dies in Dubai Zoo
Officials have seized many of these creatures recently, highlighting a growing problem
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Tuesday May 18
Endangered animals confiscated in Abu Dhabi
Baboons and striped hyenas being sold illegally confiscated from a house in Khalidiya
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Friday May 7
Public urged to protect endangered species
A display of confiscated illegal goods has been set up at the Arabian Centre, in Mushrif, to help educate the public about endangered species and illegal trade in animal products.
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Saturday Apr 24
UAE Customs foil bid to smuggle baboons at Al Ghuwaifat border
The baboons called Papio hamadryas were not being transported with appropriate documents such as health certificates and trade permits, which is contrary to UAE animal welfare law.
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Tuesday Apr 6
Rescued lion cubs show huge improvement
Cubs being treated with good food and supplements
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Thursday Apr 1
Rescued lion cubs find their feet with better health
Cubs are able to stand after five days of treatment
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Friday Mar 26
Lion cubs likely brought in to perform in 'phantom circus'
Circus denies any tie with Al Helou
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Wednesday Mar 24
Illegal lion trade
Gulf News reporters gain exclusive video of illegal lion trade at an Egyptian-run circus in Dubai
Illegal trade exposed
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Illegal animal trade alive in Sharjah
Word is that you can get anything you want at the Sharjah animal market
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Order a croc and get it delivered home
Shopping for crocodiles easy in Ras Al Khaimah, traders even offer home delivery
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Pricey pets in the UAE black market
A Gulf News probe unveils some of the black market rates for endangered animals
Why it matters
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Environment for future generations
Minister of Environment and Water talks to Gulf News about illegal animal trading
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Illegally imported animals affect UAE
Animals brought to the UAE illegally are affecting its fauna and flora
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Nile croc 'won't live long in captivity'
Trading in endangered species will only accelerate extinction of these animals
Multimedia
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Illegal animal trade exposed
Exclusive Gulf News investigation uncovers illegal animal trade in UAE
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Timeline: Illegal trade of wild animals
A list of illegal trade of wild, endangered animals and skins in the UAE
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Dubai Zoo's rescued animals
Up to 90 per cent of species at Dubai Zoo are rescued from illegal trade
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IFAW on illegal animal trade
Animal trade in the country needs better monitoring, says IFAW
