poaching
Choppers And Chainsaws – Inside The World’s Biggest Rhino Dehorning Operation [Video]
01 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Pilanesberg National Park was fortunate enough to raise the funds needed to launch the biggest rhino dehorning operation in the world, with two expert teams taking on the mammoth task.
Coronavirus Pandemic Spells Terrible News For SA’s Rhinos
16 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Global lockdowns have seen greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution slashed, but it’s not all good news on the environmental front.
Meet The Four-Legged Heroes Protecting Rhinos In The Kruger Park [Video]
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In the Kruger National Park, a pack of four-legged heroes are fighting the good fight against poachers.
Hero Of The Week: Kruger Park Ranger Single-Handedly Takes Down Gang Of Poachers
28 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A heroic ranger in the Kruger Park took down five heavily armed poachers, one of whom had a rifle pointed in his direction.
Carte Blanche With The Amazing Story Behind Award-Winning Rhino Poaching Doccie, ‘Stroop’ [Video]
17 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some stories are harder to tell than others, and the team who made ‘Stroop’ certainly embarked on an emotional rollercoaster these past few years.
Elephant Kills Poacher – Lions Finish The Job
08 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A rhino poacher was trampled by elephants and then eaten by lions, after he attempted to hunt down a rhino in the Kruger Park.
Inside Kruger Park’s Anti-Poaching War [Video]
08 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some heroes wear capes, and others wear khaki uniforms and stamp around in the bush. Let’s hit the Kruger Park ground running.
Heartbreaking Story Behind That Limpopo Park’s Lion And Tiger Poisoning [Video]
05 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The owners of a predator park in Limpopo woke up one morning to find four of their big cats had been poisoned, and the losses have left them devastated.
The Tech Required To Stop Poaching Is Getting Ridiculous
10 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
A private game reserve the size of Pretoria is working hard to protect endangered animals. Seriously, their security upgrades are nothing to sneeze at.
Canned Lion Hunt In North West Ends In Man’s Death
30 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Three Croatians visiting South Africa in order to hunt captive-bred lions saw their trip end in disaster, one of their party winding up dead.
Guys, Our Environmental Affairs Minister Is Having An Absolute Shocker
19 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
You might not have heard of Edna Molewa before, but if you’re all concerned with conservation some of her recent decisions might be a little upsetting.
The Cost Of Shooting The Big Five On A Hunting Trip To Africa
20 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
How much money does one need in the bank to pocket the Big Five hunting trophy? There’s that, and then what happens to the money paid.
Local Restaurant Owner In Huge Trouble, Caught With More Than 850 Illegal Crayfish
14 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Local authorities are cutting down on illegal crayfish trading, and this has landed one restaurateur in seriously hot water. Even a bribe didn’t work.
This Video About Illegal Crayfish Poaching In Cape Town Will Make You Think
06 Jun 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Most of us love to snack on the odd crayfish, but for some their livelihood depends entirely on their ability to catch them. Not that authorities are making it easy.
American Couple Buy Giraffe Bone In SA, Followed By Jail And Half A Bar In Bribes
24 Mar 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Here’s one to keep all those pesky tourists away from spending money on our shores – check out this couple’s African holiday from hell.
Poachers Poisoned An Elephant In The Kruger National Park – But That’s Not The Saddest Part
03 Mar 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you are a fan of Africa’s gentle grey giants then look away now, Kruger Park poachers felling another beast. What happened next is perhaps the worst part though.
Horrific Story Of Activist Killed As Elephant Poachers Gun Down Helicopter [Video]
01 Feb 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
It was a tragic weekend in Tanzania’s Maswa Game Reserve, a pilot gunned down poachers whilst on patrol.
Here’s Prince Harry Lying On Top Of A Wounded Elephant
07 Dec 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Prince Harry has been grabbing local headlines as he makes his way round southern Africa, his visit to the Kruger the scene of a touching moment.
Are You Aware Of Zuma’s Outrageous Comments About Cecil The Lion?
17 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Wow but people were angry about Cecil. They still are, of course, it’s just that talking about it now usually has people doing the eye roll. Our JZ isn’t all that fussed by the uproar.
Prince Harry Involved In Poacher Shootout At Kruger National Park
11 Aug 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Prince Harry mans up and joins forces with Operation Corona in the Kruger to combat the endless stream of rhino poachers.
OMG! They Found Cecil The Lion’s Cubs [Video]
07 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you’re the overly sentimental type you might want to ready the tissues, watch this video and then share relentlessly across social media to make sure everyone knows how much you care.
These Are The Negative Effects Of Trophy Hunting Bans
05 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Many of us may find the practice of killing for sport revolting, but we should perhaps better understand the conservation benefits that stem from this money spinner.
You Know You’re In Shit When…
03 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you were somehow unsure as to just how much of a tizz the murder of Cecil had caused in the U.S. then look no further. His image lit up the New York sky this weekend.
Schwarzenegger Comments On Lion Killer Amid Dentist’s Prior Sexual Harassment Claims
31 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Arnie may seem like a real tough guy but it’s obvious he is no fan of Walter Palmer, the most hated dentist in history. Also, did you know Palmer sexually harassed his receptionist?
You Actually Won’t Believe Zimbabwe’s Response To The Killing Of Cecil The Lion
31 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
As the world tweets itself into a frenzy about the killing of one of their country’s favourite beasts the reaction in Zimbabwe appears somewhat more muted.
The US Dentist Who Killed Cecil The Lion Is Getting Destroyed On Social Media
29 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
That karma can be a real bitch I tell you, something that Walter Palmer is finding out the hard way. You really shouldn’t go around hunting lions illegally my man.
They’re Now Fitting Cameras Inside Rhino Horns To Catch Poachers [Video]
20 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
As those responsible for the slaughter of our rhinos become more crafty conservationists must also flex their grey matter and think outside the box. This new system could be a game-changer.
Rhino Poachers Avoid Jail Time Thanks To Friends In High Places
13 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Talking about rhino poaching is a surefire way to get people incensed but this latest ruling will definitely get the blood boiling. Is this how we deter poachers?
BREAKING: One Of The Biggest Ivory Busts Ever Has Been Made At OR Tambo
03 Jul 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Authorities at OR Tambo International Airport have uncovered a mammoth stockpile of ivory due to leave our shores and head overseas.
The Slippery Slope From Rhino Poacher To Cop Killer
21 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you somehow manage to escape custody shortly before appearing in court on poaching charges you might be best advised to lay low. That certainly doesn’t involve killing police officers.
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