Prince Harry Involved In Poacher Shootout At Kruger National Park
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]
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
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…
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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.
SHOCKING: Rhino Poaching In S.A. Is At An All Time High
We hate to be the bearers of bad news but the rhino poaching stats for the first four months of the year are in, Be warned, it isn’t pretty.
It’s Happening – The Most Shocking Yet Necessary Rhino Conservation Methods Ever
How sad that it has come to this, but conservationists are having to resort to the most extreme measures in order to protect the remaining rhinos in our country.
They’re Calling the Military To Help With Rhino Poaching – That’s How Bad Things Have Got
2014 was not a good year for rhino conservation, and that’s putting it mildly. Now those in the know are calling for the big guns to step in and lend a hand.
Closer To Extinction – Another Northern White Rhino Has Died.
This is absolutely devastating. We have been very silly, selfish, uneducated humans over the past, and now we are going to start paying for it.
There Are Only 6 Of These Animals Left In The World
Don’t cry, don’t cry, don’t cry… the northern white rhino is dwindling precariously in numbers – we might be a few weeks away from being able to count them on one hand.
Uproar Over American Cheerleader Showing Off Animals She’s Killed [Gallery]
Meet Kendall Jones, the Texan cheerleader who hunts wild and endangered African animals, and poses with them on social media.
This Baby Rhino Can’t Sleep Alone After His Mother Was Poached [Video]
A baby rhino who watched poachers murder his mother for her horn has been traumatised and is unable to sleep by himself since the killing.
This Is The Most Trafficked Mammal In The World (You Probably Haven’t Heard Of It)
Tiger? No. Monkey? No. Elephant? Close. The most trafficked mammal in the world isn’t that well known, and therein lies the problem. This pinecone with legs is disappearing from the face of the earth, while almost no one knows of its existence.
South African Government Proposes Once-Off Sale Of Rhino Horns
The number of rhinos poached during 2013 is fast becoming close to that of the total number of rhinos poached during 2012. Now the South African government is proposing a once-off sale of legal rhino horns.
SKY News’ Alex Crawford Special Report – ‘SA’s Rhinos Losing ‘War’ With Poachers’ [VIDEO]
SA’s rhino poaching problem is finally getting the global recognition it deserves. With over 200 rhinos killed already this year (668 last year), SKY News’ Alex Crawford investigates..
SA Blocks Total Ban On Rhino Trophy Exports, As 2013 Death Toll Nears 100
South Africa has halted the total ban on rhino trophies, while 96 Rhinos have already been poached in South Africa this year. The United Nations Wildlife Trade Regulator (CITES) secretariat’s proposal halting the trade of rhino trophies and rejecting rhino products, is now being backed by Government. Environment Minister, Edna Molewa said in a statement, […]
Genius Gorillas Effortlessly Dismantle Poacher Snares
Like so many of their human counterparts who have become fed-up with inadequate safety and security measures, mountain gorillas in Rwanda have taken matters into their own hands, literally. It recently came to light that juvenile gorillas had been seen dismantling complicated ensnarement devices, with their bare hands.
Sniffer Dogs To Track Illegal Rhino Poachers
With news reports surfacing this morning of yet another rhino been killed on a game farm in the North West, it is good to know that authorities are trying all kinds of methods to curb poaching. One such new weapon, employed by the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve for the first time yesterday, is Russell, a Belgian shepherd dog.
Shocking Rhino Poaching Documentary Debuts At Rio+20 [VIDEO]
“Rhinos Under Threat” is a new YouTube documentary aiming to raise public awareness of the current crisis faced by poaching. It launched at the Rio+20 Conference earlier this week. See the full 28-minute film inside, however be warned that it might be upsetting for sensitive viewers.
Rhino Poacher Killed In Shootout At Kruger Park
As the total number of rhino poached in the Kruger National Park reaches 130, it’s nice to read news like this. SANParks has reported that two suspects have been arrested, and one killed, in a shoot out in the Crocodile Bridge section of Kruger.
Helicopter Poachers Massacre 22 Elephants In Congo
I believe it’s safe to say that animal poaching has now gotten completely out of hand. This is a scene I’d rather not try and picture – a herd of 22 elephants, were swooped on by a helicopter, and massacred.
Three Vets In Court Over Possession Of Rhino Poaching Drugs
Right on the back of the news that four SANParks employees have been arrested in relation to rhino posting, comes the news that three veterinarians have appeared in court for the wrongful possession of drugs used in rhino poaching. Does this mean that something is finally being done about the poaching crisis in the country?
Elephant Poaching In Cameroon – Almost 300 Dead This Year Alone
It would seem that South Africa is not the only country facing a poaching crisis. Demand for ivory has led to a massive spree of poaching in Cameroon, which has left almost 300 elephants dead since mid-January. This is according to the country’s minister of forestry and wildlife.
What Can Be Done For Rhino Poaching Orphans?
Yesterday we brought you an update on the news of the hunter who has paid nearly a million rand to shoot an endangered trophy white rhino. But where rhinos are poached, there are even more far reaching implications, not least finding the resources to care for their orphaned young.