Instagram starts warning users about wildlife abuse when they search certain hashtags

Instagram has announced a new wildlife protection measure following a New York Times report on how some traffickers are using the platform as part of the illicit animal trade. In a blog post published earlier this week, Instagram said that it will start presenting a content advisory screen to users who search for hashtags that are, "associated with harmful behavior to animals or the environment." This advisory, shown below, links to both the posts and a page where additional information on the m...