Endangered
6 endangered African wild dogs poisoned in 'senseless act'
"It is a devastating loss for conservation and for South Africa’s free-roaming African wild dog population."
one year ago
Illegal Trade
Tigers in South Africa: a farming industry exists – often for their body parts
Tigers exist in South Africa because they’re being intensively farmed for commercial trade in live individuals or their body parts.
2 years ago
Illegal Trade
Aardvark that washed up on Cape Town beach was likely victim of illegal trade
A sad end for a rarely seen animal.
2 years ago
Conservation
CoP19: Ban on international trade in rhino horn and ivory remains, new protections for sharks and rays
Proposals to resume international trade in ivory and rhino horn were rejected this week.
2 years ago
Endangered
Rhino horn consumers reveal why a legal trade alone won’t save rhinos
A study out of Vietnam digs into the thorny issue of a legal horn trade.
3 years ago
Pollution
Mass die-off of fish and marine life on Durban coastline linked to chemical spill
Official in Durban have closed beaches following a fish die-off caused by a chemical spill.
3 years ago
Endangered
Meet the Hollywood star on a mission to raise awareness for pangolins
In a mini-documentary series actor and model Djimon Hounsou takes viewers on a journey across Africa to learn about the many threats pangolins face.
4 years ago
Human Impact
The shocking number of snakes traded internationally each year
A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.37
4 years ago
Illegal Trade
Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issue
Once a purely conservation issue, the illegal wildlife trade is now considered a threat to public health and the economy.
5 years ago
Poaching
Poachers claim the lives of rare white giraffe and her calf in Kenya
This is a devastating blow for the conservation of rare animals.
5 years agoCan the latest strain of coronavirus be traced back to pangolins? Maybe.
Let's not jump to conclusions.
5 years ago
Poaching
South Africa's Kruger Park gets gunshot detection technology to fight rhino poaching
South Africa's Kruger National Park recently acquired a new tool in the fight against rhino poaching: gunshot detection technology.
5 years ago
Poaching
New film explores the costs for those living at the heart of the rhino poaching war
A new short film gets to grips with the human costs of the rhino poaching war.
5 years ago
Illegal Trade
Captive breeding has a dark side – as disturbing Czech discovery of trafficked tiger body parts highlights
The slaughtered tigers were not bred in zoos, yet their story should put captive breeding in general into question.
6 years ago
Habitat Destruction
Palm oil boycott could actually increase deforestation – sustainable products are the solution
Boycotting palm oil would increase production of other crops, such as soy, which actually require more land.
6 years ago
