Maria Belo (@maria_m_belo) 's Twitter Profile
Maria Belo

@maria_m_belo

Wildlife crime researcher exposing illegal trade. Passionate about conservation, sharing nature's
resilience to inspire action🌐🐾.
ocean💙

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Global Initiative (@gi_toc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌊 Our latest report on online illegal wildlife trade has a special focus on marine species. 🦈135 marine wildlife ads were recorded—including dugongs, whales, sharks, and seahorses. All were detected on Facebook and often marketed using vague terms: buff.ly/sH2VDUA

🌊 Our latest report on online illegal wildlife trade has a special focus on marine species.

🦈135 marine wildlife ads were recorded—including dugongs, whales, sharks, and seahorses. 

All were detected on Facebook and often marketed using vague terms: buff.ly/sH2VDUA
Dr Will Fowlds (@drwillfowlds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'After a couple of months of silence, rhino poachers once again emerged in the Pongola area last week, with devastating consequences.' #rhinopoaching citizen.co.za/northern-natal…

Dereck Joubert (@dereckbeverly) 's Twitter Profile Photo

US Fish & Wildlife Service is looking to add protections for 4 pangolin species native to Asia (Chinese, Indian, Sunda & Philippine pangolin) and 3 species native to Africa (white-bellied, black-bellied & giant pangolin). apnews.com/article/pangol…

Christin Kotthoff (@kohochristin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#WorldAlbatrossDay Albatrosses are emblematic species for ocean conservation. By serving as indicators of ocean health they play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. Pls read why these iconic birds are in danger: 👉🏻 iaato.org/blog/world-alb…

#WorldAlbatrossDay

Albatrosses are emblematic species for ocean conservation. By serving as indicators of ocean health they play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. 

Pls read why these iconic birds are in danger: 👉🏻
iaato.org/blog/world-alb…
Maria Belo (@maria_m_belo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Vultures are vital for healthy ecosystems, preventing disease by cleaning up carcasses. Their decline is linked to increased zoonotic disease risk as smaller, less efficient scavengers proliferate. #ProtectScavengers #EcosystemHeroes #PestControl sciencenews.org/article/fewer-…

Maria Belo (@maria_m_belo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Flying money" schemes hide environmental crime profits, hindering prosecution and asset seizures. Tackling these financial tactics is key to fighting wildlife crime and protecting biodiversity #EnvironmentalCrime #IllicitFinance #Conservation news.mongabay.com/2025/06/enviro…

Maria Belo (@maria_m_belo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

These species are coveted by #exotic pet collectors, but lax oversight harms ecosystems🦜🌿 Stricter regulations are urgently needed to protect wildlife and support livelihoods! #WildlifeTrade #wildlifetrafficking #Biodiversity abc.net.au/news/2025-06-2…

Kenya Wildlife Service (@kwskenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🦒 On this #WorldGiraffeDay , let’s commit to stand tall for giraffes. Their beauty is unmatched, their presence iconic — and with our collective effort, they can thrive in our shared spaces for posterity. ✅ Let’s protect their habitats. ✅ Let’s say No To Poaching and Bush

Maria Belo (@maria_m_belo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In a separate incident, armed poachers reportedly ambushed rangers in Jebel Nduu, Nagero County, resulting in the death of one wildlife ranger. The identity of the attackers remains unknown.