Numerous cases have been reported globally of imported rare animals being kept as exotic pets. Japan is seen as a particularly large market, but the realities of illegal trade remain unclear.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says the animal is still endangered as a result of climate change and ship strikes. During the summer months, the mammals are often found near Antarctica. Japan still ...

In a bay off the coast of Japan, a new species of venomous fish was discovered. Charles Deluvia via Unsplash Off the coast of Japan, a small, spikey orange fish was caught on the end of a fishing ...

Three species of abalone found in waters around Japan ... sale of wild animals and plants under the Washington Convention and in other forums. After the Japanese eel was given endangered listing ...