He is deeply committed to promoting... Nicholas Vincent is a passionate environmentalist and freelance writer. Read more about Nicholas Vincent Read MoreA shocking new study has revealed the staggering scale of illegal bird poaching in Lebanon, where social media has become a disturbing trophy wall for wildlife crime. An estimated 2.6 million birds are shot annually in Lebanon alone, with large flocks sometimes wiped out entirely. Meanwhile, social media companies have largely ignored requests to remove the content, fueling further violations. Adding senseless slaughter for social media likes only worsens their chances.