Poachers In South Africa Have Already Slaughtered Over 100 Rhinos This Year
In South Africa’s national parks, rhinos are safer on a postcard than on patrol.
Poacher’s Luck Runs Out As Field Rangers Take Down Armed Suspect In Kruger Shootout
A suspected poacher’s hunt came to a brutal end inside Kruger National Park when Field Rangers returned fire during a tense showdown.
Succulent Poaching: How The Rise In Illegal Trade Is Pushing ‘Green Diamonds’ To Extinction
Plant poaching is a huge ‘unseen’ market, with an estimated black market value of £8.2 billion.
Nigeria Risks Losing All Of Its Forest Elephants
Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are still found in the wild, but their numbers are reducing as human activity encroaches on their natural forest habitat.
Lunchtime Viewing: Cape Town Has A Serious Snare Problem [Video]
In and around the Cape peninsula, poachers actively target smaller wild animals through the use of snares.
It’s Not Only Money That Drives Rhino Poachers
While the potential riches of the lucrative rhino horn trade are the main driving factor, it’s not the only consideration.
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This Man Could Be SA’s Least Creative Rhino Horn Smuggler
A suspect was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday while trying to smuggle rhino horn out of the country.
Notorious SA Rhino-Poaching Brothers Finally Sent To Jail
Two notorious “Boere rhino-horn mafia” members have been hit with jail sentences for a devastating poaching spree.
The South African Poaching Problem Flying Under The Radar [Video]
Chances are that when you hear the word ‘poaching’ you think of rhinos. Sadly, they’re far from the only species whose survival is under threat.
This Could Be The End Of The Road For SA Rhino ‘Kingpin’
In the profitable world of rhino horn syndicates, one name stands tall above the rest – Dawie Groenewald, who is credited with having “a genius for staying out of jail”.
Choppers And Chainsaws – Inside The World’s Biggest Rhino Dehorning Operation [Video]
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
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]
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
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]
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
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]
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]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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?
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.