Tag: Poisoning
Lead ammunition: A lethal threat to vulture populations
January 14, 2025
Lead is a toxic metal that poses a serious risk to the ...
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Tackling wildlife poisoning in the Balkans: 2024 milestones of the BalkanDetox LIFE project
December 21, 2024
The BalkanDetox LIFE project continues to lead the charge against illegal wildlife ...
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What to do when encountering suspected poisoning incidents in the Balkans – BalkanDetox LIFE
December 11, 2024
Wildlife poisoning is a serious threat in the Balkans, with devastating effects ...
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Recent training courses in Serbia share best practices in wildlife crime investigation
November 18, 2024
Wildlife crime often goes unpunished, so when authorities take action and build ...
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Standard Operational Protocol for wildlife poisoning cases officially adopted in North Macedonia
October 18, 2024
On 5 August 2024, the State Environmental Inspectorate in North Macedonia officially ...
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There are at least two suspected cases of wildlife poisoning per month in Portugal
October 17, 2024
Despite the serious consequences of wildlife poisoning for biodiversity and public health, ...
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Man sentenced to prison and fined for poisoning protected wildlife in Czech Republic
September 27, 2024
A recent case in the Czech Republic has set a landmark precedent ...
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Battling illegal wildlife poisoning: Insights from Spain’s approach
September 3, 2024
The use of poison and other nonselective methods to control wildlife has ...
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Vulture decline in India linked to death of 500,000 people, study suggests
July 29, 2024
According to a recent study, the decline of vulture population in India ...
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Fighting wildlife crime in Sardinia: international training events and working toward new regional law
June 10, 2024
In a significant move to ensure the safety and long-term well-being of ...
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International conference on wildlife crime in Cyprus
June 3, 2024
The crime against wildlife poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Poisoning, illegal ...
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“The weight of lead” and its dreadful impacts: key takeaways of the National Conference in Italy
December 28, 2023
On 2 December, the Bergamo Museum of Natural Sciences “Enrico Caffi”, Italy, organised ...
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Serbia: First National Anti-Poisoning Training Course with the BalkanDetox LIFE project
December 18, 2023
In November 2023, 20 veterinary pathologists from Serbia attended the first national ...
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Dr. Darcy Ogada: Unveiling the complex web of vulture poisoning in Africa and Europe
August 29, 2023
Dr. Darcy Ogada will be a Keynote Speaker at the European Vulture ...
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The first case of Bearded Vulture mortality potentially associated with pentobarbital intoxication
July 17, 2023
Pentobarbital is a pharmaceutical drug commonly used for domestic animals’ euthanasia. In ...
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The social costs of Vulture Collapse in India
June 29, 2023
The loss of biodiversity can have far-reaching consequences on ecosystems and human ...
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World Environment Day: Tackling poison and pollutants that affect vulture populations and human well-being
June 5, 2023
Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated globally to focus attention ...
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Strengthening environmental protection: Bulgaria establishes new police sector to combat wildlife crimes
May 31, 2023
Bulgaria takes a momentous leap forward in protecting wildlife and its natural ...
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Suspected mass poisoning claims lives of wolves and Griffon Vultures in the Central Apennines
May 15, 2023
A troubling incident unfolded in Cocullo, in the Central Apennines, raising concerns ...
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New BalkanDetox LIFE video vividly illustrates the vicious cycle of illegal wildlife poisoning
May 12, 2023
Illegal wildlife poisoning is a cruel and harmful practice. Despite being banned ...
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