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.

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 ...

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 ...

The rare Mount Lyell shrew has finally been snapped by the Academy for the first time. Here's how they did it. Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts sending ash plume 6,500ft into sky From the Swiss ...