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 lead to the deaths of rhinos. Increased precipitation, longer monsoons and seasonal floods are already resulting in stranding, drowning …
In a major wildlife trafficking bust, Cameroon authorities have arrested six men for smuggling more than 700 kilograms of endangered pangolins and pangolin scales from the Central African Republic to Vietnam. Central Africa is a hotspot for illegally sourcing the scaly anteater for Asia, where its meat and scales fetch …
Conservationists in Kenya are warning of an imminent poaching crisis should proposals to open the doors to game hunting sail through. Dr Paula Kahumbu, CEO of WildlifeDirect, told Daily Nation over the phone on Tuesday that the proposed consumptive utilisation of wildlife would be a shoo-in for international wildlife poaching …
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 would later become the Central African Republic (CAR). From the capital, Cherry struck out into uncharted wilderness. He was …
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 green court dates back to 2003 in Hermanus, Western Cape, where it was established as a pilot project run by the then …
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 Charles Musyoki said the agency has improved engagement of communities living with elephants as active partners to elephant conservation …
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, the “Moving Giants” project has relocated four dozen elephants from the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve (VLNR), a conservation …
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 cent. Numbers of Grevy's zebra and waterbuck have fallen lower than 2,000, putting them among species whose …
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 year alone. Late last year, a total number of 27 rhinos were poached compared to …
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 winning rangers, organising company Paradise Foundation co-chair and Alibaba group executive chairman Jack Ma who praised the brave …
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, saying the suspect was found with six pieces of carved ivory and a 3006 rifle. "The suspect is being …
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 connected donors and cannot serve the public interest. The lawsuit said the “deceptively named” International Wildlife Conservation …
Wayne Lotter, a renowned South African conservationist, has been awarded a posthumous 2018 Global Ranger Award by International Ranger Federation (IRF). The anti-poaching activist was shot dead aged 51 in Tanzania last year. He has won the IRF Lifetime Achievement Award for his efforts to stop the poaching of elephants …
More than 100 wildlife rangers died on the job in Asia and central Africa over the last year, nearly half killed by poachers, the WWF reported today. Illegal hunters are decimating endangered wildlife to gather rhino horns and big cat body parts to sell in East Asia, as well as …
Poachers have killed a 12-year-old black rhino in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru national park, the national wildlife agency said on Tuesday, days after the authorities announced that ten of the critically endangered animals had died in a bungled relocation. To widespread consternation from wildlife and environmental groups, Kenya’s government announced last …
The conservation of wildlife species in the Indian sub-continent has often been influenced by their aesthetic, socio-cultural and religious importance, prior to their ecological role. This system over the years has certainly been biased towards the terrestrial ecosystems affecting the aquatic species more severely. One such aquatic species towards which …
Wildlife authorities in Kenya have opened a new sanctuary for black rhinos in Tsavo East National Park. Black rhinos have fared better than other rhino species in recent years, but remain threatened by poachers who kill the animals for their horns. The Kenya Wildlife Service, working in collaboration with The …
In a sign that Botswana is likely to climb down on its earlier official position not to convince parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to legalise commercial ivory trade, the Botswana Parliament has lifted a ban on elephant hunting. This was revealed by the Ministry …
Call it the great ape escape. UN peacekeepers have flown four young gorillas from a conflict zone where they were at risk of being poached. The gorillas were taken to a rehabilitation centre 200 kilometres north of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and will eventually be released into a …
Blantyre — Experts have expressed different views over the rate of illegal killing of wild animals in both government and privately managed game reserves and protected areas. On its part, government says the rate of poaching has reduced in all the game reserves especially in areas under the management of …
Kidega, who has been in captivity for 15 years, said after returning from their hunting zone, they hand over the consignment to Joseph Kony’s immediate team that delivers it to Dafur where he’s suspected to be hiding. After Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels losing grip on guerilla warfare in South …
