US zoos now plan to import baby elephants from Zimbabwe, undeterred by the international furore over their 2016 import of 18 wild elephants from Swaziland.
In follow up to the article that I posted earlier this year: Pangolins in Peril. Rehabilitation after being seized from poachers, I’d like to share
Another dead 12-metre Bryde’s whale was found in False Bay near Cape Town last week after becoming entangled in octopus trap ropes. The traps have
The Botswana government announced yesterday they are “lifting the hunting suspension in an orderly and ethical manner”. A decision that seemed inevitable, but nevertheless is
President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and
Will giraffes survive humanity? They are as iconic as lions, rhinos and elephants and their long-term existence in the wild is under similar threat, however,
Speaking out about an area that is home to me, please can I ask you to sign this petition and support conservation organisations trying to
Botswana’s proposals to lift its hunting ban and to introduce elephant culling has fuelled political posturing, denials, misinformation, and lobbying from pro-hunting and culling groups.
The desert sun is setting on the Wild Horse population that has roamed Namibia’s Garub plains for over a hundred years as foal after foal
Slowly the tiny ball in the wooden crate began to unwind. Its scales moved and a pointy nose followed by two black button eyes emerged.
Hearing the details of this story whilst travelling in Asia really devasted me. We are so quick to point fingers to beyond our borders when
Trek for Big Cats founder member Gareth James Legg introduced me to their exciting expedition, asking me to help spread the word about the plight of
There was an overwhelming consensus for the need to bring an end to the controversial captive lion breeding industry in South Africa at a two-day
While travelling, I received an email from Catherine Ritchie of Pangolin.Africa informing me about an essential new initiative to protect this precious and most trafficked wildlife
Elephant poaching on the increase in Botswana. Recently the carcass of a 40-year old elephant bull was found in Ngamiland, northern Botswana, partly covered with still green Mopane bushes and half of its skull hacked away by poachers to remove its tusks. The bull was killed during full moon two days earlier.
At least 600 cheetahs are kept in captivity in South African tourism facilities, offering interactions and cub petting in the name of conservation and education.
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