State of the Rhino 2023
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
Poaching
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Close to N$100 million re-invested into conservation
WINDHOEK - The Game Products Trust Fund (GPTF) has reinvested close to N$100 million into conservation efforts such as wildlife protection and anti-poaching. A bulk of those funds went to projects and
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Fighting poachers in central Africa's secret Eden
In 1889, an intrepid, 20-year-old American called William Stamps Cherry made a solo voyage up the Congo's tributaries. His destination was Oubangui-Chari, a remote corner of the French Empire, in what
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Kenya Wildlife Service rolls out measures to conserve elephants
NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said on Sunday that it has taken several measures to protect and conserve elephants across the East African nation. Acting KWS Directing General
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Bring back the ‘green’ courts, ministry urges
The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries is calling for the reopening of environmental courts, where cases of illegal fishing, including abalone poaching, would be prioritised. SA’s first
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Kenya: Expert Raises Alarm Over Declining Wildlife Numbers
A scientist has sounded the alarm over declining wildlife populations in Kenya. The Thomson's gazelle, warthog and oryx among others are under severe threat, and they have declined by more than 70 per
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Project moves elephants from South Africa to Mozambique
There are some major moves afoot in South Africa and Mozambique, as conservationists and researchers try moving elephants to help protect them from ivory poaching and habitat loss. So far this summer,
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Kenya: Man Arrested Over Killing of Rhino in Lake Nakuru Park
A suspect linked to the recent killing of a rhino at the Lake Nakuru National Park has been arrested in Naivasha. Naivasha Sub-County Assistant Commissioner John Opondo Wednesday confirmed the arrest,
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South Africa hosts the first annual African Ranger Awards
Over 50 wildlife rangers from throughout Africa were honoured for their contribution to conservation on the continent during a ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa. The awards event was attended by the
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Poachers butchered 25 rhinos this year
Despite the hefty fines of up to N$5 million or 25 years jail term for elephants and rhino poaching, Namibian officials have recorded 25 cases of rhino and 16 of elephant hunted illegally countrywide this
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Trophy-hunting foes sue to shut down Trump wildlife board
Animal advocacy groups filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to shut down U.S. President Donald Trump’s board advising on federal rules for importing big game, saying it is stacked with trophy hunters and politically