Dehorning rhinos tips the balance against poaching – new study: Black and white rhino populations in the Greater Kruger (Kruger National Park and surrounding reserves) in South Africa have plummeted from over 10,000 rhinos in 2010 to around 2,600 in 2023. Hundreds of rhinos are killed each year by poachers for their horns. These are …
Elephant poaching rates vary across Africa: 19 years of data from 64 sites suggest why: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images It’s a grim and all too common sight for rangers at some of Africa’s nature reserves: the bullet-riddled carcass of an elephant, its tusks removed by poachers. African elephant populations have fallen by about 30% …
South African movie dives into the complexity of poaching: Still from the film Sons of the Sea. Indigenous Film Distribution What does salvation look like? When a person lacks options, this may not be a straightforward judgement to make. Is salvation an unearned windfall, or doing what’s legal? The award-winning South African film Sons of …
South Africa in the news: How Dogs Are Fighting Rhino Poaching: Trained K9s are working on the front lines to detect wildlife contraband and track down poachers in South Africa.: “South Africa” – BingNews Which Premier League players could be missing during Africa Cup of Nations?: The Africa Cup of Nations will run from January …
South Africa in the news: Mozambique: Community development reduce poaching in conservation areas: The wide variety of initiatives crafted by the South Africa-based Peace Parks Foundation has not only contributed to reducing poaching in several Mozambican conservation areas, but has also boosted …: “South Africa” – BingNews Werksmans had no grounds to cross-examine me: Montana …
South Africa in the news: Injecting radioactive substances in horns of rhinos to fight poaching: ROSATOM, the prime contractor and spearhead of the Russian nuclear industry, has found a new way to extend its influence on the African continent in …: “South Africa” – BingNews Send in clowns and be damned!: The Director-General of the …
South Africa in the news: Africa’s elephants now endangered by poaching, habitat loss: Increasing threats of poaching and loss of habitat have made Africa’s elephant populations more endangered, according to a report released Thursday by the International Union for Conservation of …: “South Africa” – BingNews Protest in South Africa over conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray: …
South Africa in the news: Shell games: Unravelling the complex web around abalone poaching: Despite regular success, abalone poaching remains a thorn in the side of the authorities, with the nation’s fiscus losing hundreds of millions of rands to sophisticated syndicates who illegally …: “South Africa” – BingNews Wits SRC to begin allocating funds to …
South Africa in the news: Samsung upcycles handsets to support fight against wildlife poaching: Samsung has repurposed its handsets for a virtual wildlife experience that will allow viewers to assist South Africa’s Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit in the conservation of endangered species. Live …: “South Africa” – BingNews Universal Peace Federation: Millions of participants from …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s virus lockdown helps reduce rhino poaching: The number of rhinos killed in South Africa’s national parks dropped by 33% last year, with COVID-19 restrictions helping by reducing movements around the country, the country’s environmental ministry …: “South Africa” – BingNews Coronavirus: UK must ‘come down hard’ on South …
South Africa in the news: DNA tracing for rhinos could help check poaching, can be a template for conservation efforts for other animals: While instances of rhino-poaching in India have reduced over the years, there is still significant poaching activity in the country.: “South Africa” – BingNews Joe Root turns 30: Reliving a career-defining T20 …
South Africa in the news: Relief as court confirms conviction of notorious rhino poaching gang: More than four years after their arrest, a Full Bench of the Makhanda High Court this week confirmed the conviction and 25-year sentence of the notorious Ndlovu gang, believed to be responsible for …: “South Africa” – BingNews FATAH: Ethiopia …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s rhino poaching drops during virus lockdown: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s anti-COVID-19 lockdown is credited with helping to achieve a dramatic drop in rhino killings, but as the country opens up experts warn of a possible resurgence of …: “South Africa” – BingNews 5 important things happening in …
South Africa in the news: South Africa has cut rhino poaching by half, says Creecy: The number of rhinos killed by poachers has dropped in the first six months of 2020 the government has saidThe government says this is due to t …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa: Ribbons to remember COVID-19 victims: A …
South Africa in the news: PHOTOS Capture Heartbreaking Lifesaving Dehorning of Rhino to Prevent Poaching: You can watch this episode of Carte Blanche tonight (Sunday 28 June) in South Africa on DStv Now or stream it overseas in most countries on Showmax International from Tues 30 June if you’re abroad.: “South Africa” – BingNews Summer …
South Africa in the news: Poaching Forces Botswana to Dehorn, Translocate Rhinos: Botswana has begun dehorning its wild rhinoceros population in a bid to save them from poachers. Botswana wildlife officials say poachers killed 56 rhinos in the last two years for their horns, which …: “South Africa” – BingNews ArcelorMittal SA plans job cuts: …
South Africa in the news: South Africa dehorns dozens of rhinos to prevent lockdown poaching surge: PILANESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) – South Africa has dehorned dozens of rhinos in three popular game parks, aiming to prevent armed poachers taking advantage of the post-COVID-19 crash in tourism to …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa readies …
Statistical models and ranger insights help identify patterns in elephant poaching: Elephant bulls in the Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. GettyImages The illegal wildlife trade is one of the highest value illicit trade sectors globally, threatening both human well-being and biodiversity. A prominent example is ivory poaching, leading to an estimated 30% decline in African elephant populations …