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wildlife crime

Last year
2024
Social media fuelling wildlife crime in Ireland
The Journal Investigates exposes cruel content glamorising and promoting harm to wildlife posted on apps such as TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook.
Attacks filmed and posted on social media
Homemade weapons promoted online
Experts warn trend could lead to more harm
Foxes, badgers and hares sold as live bait in underground wildlife trade
The Journal Investigates exposes the Irish black market, as data reveals the majority of successful prosecutions aren’t recorded as criminal convictions.
Live animals used to ‘blood’ hunting dogs
Protected species trafficked to be killed
No criminal conviction in almost 70% of successful prosecutions
All time
Crackdown sees 50 cases launched against illegal hedge cutting this year
Head of Zimbabwe wildlife authority suspended after rhino horns go missing
Animal underworld: Exotic pets seized from mobsters are being given a second chance