Chiang Mai, Aug 12 - In a domestic political environment often characterized by animosity and antagonism, one of the world's endangered big cats has managed to bring competing blocks in Burma together in a common cause. The Burmese government announced the expansion of the world's largest tiger reserve by an additional 4,248 square miles.

Hong Kong, Aug 11 - Time Magazine correspondent Krista Mahr reports on the supply and demand side issues relating to  shark fin soup. WildAid, as well and a few of our partners, are mentioned in this comprehensive article.

Tallahasssee, Aug 5 - The Florida chapter of the US Fish and Wildlife Service has created a new team to combat illegal wildlife trade: the Internet Crimes Unit. The unit is experiencing tremendous success. In the past six months, seven hard-working undercover officers have made 151 arrests and issued 51 warnings through covert Internet operations.

Niagara, Aug 1 - After smuggling 1,475 turtles and snakes in the panels of his van over the Canadian border, a Niagara-on-the-Lake man was handed a six-month conditional sentence Friday. His stash included 45 tortoises, pythons and boas that are among seven types of endangered species.

Sign this petition to Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking them to use their authority to close existing loopholes in the permitting and monitoring of captive tigers in the U.S.