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The Asia for Animals Coalition has submitted an appeal to the Government of Mauritius seeking clarification on the Non-Detriment Findings for long-tailed macaque exports. The coalition highlights concerns about population assessments, animal welfare, and compliance with CITES, calling for transparency and science-based decision-making in international wildlife trade.

Bali, October 8, 2025 - In a landmark moment for wildlife protection in Indonesia, a trader of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) has been convicted of illegal wildlife trade, marking the first prosecution of its kind under Bali Provincial Regulation No. 5 of 2023 on the Implementation of Public Order, Peace, and Community Protection.

On Indonesia Primate Day 2025, we raise awareness about macaque cruelty on social media and call for stronger protections and accountability

Blog collaboration between Amanda Faradifa (SMACC/MACC) and Sarah Kite (Action for Primates) The recent convictions of Adriana Orme and...

Contributed by Brooke Aldrich, Deputy CEO of Asia for Animals Coalition and Lead Coordinator for the Macaque Coalition Over the first...

Contributed by Dave Neale, Global Animal Sentience & Welfare Director, Animals Asia Foundation It is my understanding that a companion...

Contributed by Lin Mei-Yin, Association for Coexistence with Macaca cyclopis *warning - this article contains potentially distressing...

Contributed by Praneetha Monipi, Founder, Adhvaya: Beyond Barriers A long day of collecting data in the simmering summer heat amidst...