Published by Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Tuesday, 20 February 2018 – Banner Image “An adult and baby… Read more Rhinos Wanted – Dead or Alive
The ‘Canned’ Killing Game – Dead, or Alive?
Banner image courtesy of Mark Boulton, Elsa Trust and Elsamere Safari Club International (SCI) has pulled its support of an… Read more The ‘Canned’ Killing Game – Dead, or Alive?
2017 Review
A review of the year, as we head for 2018……best wishes for a ‘Happy New Year’ to you and yours.… Read more 2017 Review
Hunting’s Threat to Conservation
Banner image courtesy of Mark Boulton, Elsa Trust and Elsamere Written jointly with Chris Mercer – the Campaign Against Canned Hunting… Read more Hunting’s Threat to Conservation
Trophy hunting could cause extinction in stressed populations – new research
Banner image: ‘The mane attraction’ – Shutterstock An interesting article published by Rob Knell (Evolutionary Ecology, School of Biological and… Read more Trophy hunting could cause extinction in stressed populations – new research
Open letter to Secretary Zinke: The African Lion Conservation Community’s Response
Open letter to Secretary Zinke: The African Lion Conservation Community’s response to the South African Predator Association’s letter 29 November… Read more Open letter to Secretary Zinke: The African Lion Conservation Community’s Response
Rhino Horn Trade – The Great Unknowns
In December 2017’s, Biological Conservation (Vol. 216, page 60 – 68), a paper is published entitled “Sustainable rhino horn production… Read more Rhino Horn Trade – The Great Unknowns
Hunting Fragments Over ‘Canned’
Article updated: 27 November 2017 Banner Image courtesy of Campaign Against Canned Hunting In November 2015, the Professional Hunters’ Association… Read more Hunting Fragments Over ‘Canned’
Pouring cold water on ‘sustainable use’
Banner Image: African Elephant – Gary Stolz Opinion piece by Chris Mercer – Campaign Against Canned Hunting This blog criticises… Read more Pouring cold water on ‘sustainable use’
United States – Trophy Hunting Elephants and Lions
Note: Article updated: 18 and 20 November 2017 So, not unexpectedly, the United States has taken alarming and regressive steps… Read more United States – Trophy Hunting Elephants and Lions
“A Roaring Trade?”
Banner image courtesy of Mark Boulton, Elsa Trust and Elsamere Back in August 2017, IWB and the Campaign Against Canned… Read more “A Roaring Trade?”
UK Auction Houses Ignoring ‘Legal’ Ivory Trading Requirements
On the 19 October 2017, the Two Million Tusks (TMT) study, “Ivory: The Grey Areas“ was released – the study… Read more UK Auction Houses Ignoring ‘Legal’ Ivory Trading Requirements
Unmanageable Animal Exploitation
An insatiable demand side knows no bounds. This is especially true when it originates from an increasingly wealthy Chinese/Vietnamese population… Read more Unmanageable Animal Exploitation
Lions and Treaties
By Chris Mercer, Campaign Against Canned Hunting Why we need a bold new conservation paradigm if lions are to avoid extinction.… Read more Lions and Treaties
Rhino Horn Trade Strategy
On the 23 to 25 August 2017, an online auction was held by John Hume, for 264 lots (approximately 500kg)… Read more Rhino Horn Trade Strategy
Online rhino horn auction draws few bidders.
“JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s first online auction of rhino horn — held his week amid outrage from conservationists — attracted… Read more Online rhino horn auction draws few bidders.
’Captive’ Lions – DEA Fails to Answer Questions Fully
Campaign Against Canned Hunting Petition: “Stop the exploitation of captive bred lions and the export of lion bones!“ Let’s… Read more ’Captive’ Lions – DEA Fails to Answer Questions Fully
Xanda – Who is not telling the truth?
Photo Credit: Bert du Plessis of Fish Eagle Safaris Petitions: “Don’t allow Xanda to leave Zimbabwe as a trophy“ “Zimbabwe:… Read more Xanda – Who is not telling the truth?
Auctioning Rhino Horn
So, anyone with a “permit” (Note – it’s yet to be announced how one obtains said permit – ref FAQs)… Read more Auctioning Rhino Horn
The Lion’s Share – EIA Briefing
“A briefing on how South Africa’s trade in lion bone is driving consumer demand for tiger parts and products.” “Asia’s… Read more The Lion’s Share – EIA Briefing
South Africa’s Claimed ‘Need’ for Wildlife Utilisation
Banner image courtesy of Mark Boulton, Elsa Trust and Elsamere So, let’s take a quick look at some of the… Read more South Africa’s Claimed ‘Need’ for Wildlife Utilisation
800 Skeletons – ‘Captive’ Lion Export Quota Approved
Banner image: Courtesy of Africa Geographic So, the Republic of South Africa, Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has decided to… Read more 800 Skeletons – ‘Captive’ Lion Export Quota Approved
Are the Lions in South Africa Safe?
By Andrew Van Ginkel (first published on End Trophy Hunting, 12 June 2017) Over the last two decades wild lion… Read more Are the Lions in South Africa Safe?
The Unsustainable Excuse
Petition – “Stop South Africa’s attempts to legalize trade in rhino horn“- Global March for Elephants and Rhinos The… Read more The Unsustainable Excuse
Leopard Hunting – South Africa
Banner image courtesy of Mark Boulton, Elsa Trust and Elsamere Government Gazette, Vol. 620, 8 February 2017, No. 40601 Notice… Read more Leopard Hunting – South Africa
Proposed trade in rhinoceros horn – South Africa
Petition – “Take a stand for South Africa’s rhinos!“ Government Gazette, Vol. 620, 8 February 2017, No. 40601 Notice 74,… Read more Proposed trade in rhinoceros horn – South Africa
“New report reveals big game hunting makes minimal contribution to African economies and jobs”
Banner image – “Lions are often killed as juveniles before they can contribute to the genetic pool” – Image courtesy… Read more “New report reveals big game hunting makes minimal contribution to African economies and jobs”
The “800 skeletons” – “captive produced lion bone trade under the quota system”
Petition – “End the export of captive-bred African lion parts from South Africa“ – Humane Society International Petition – “URGENT:… Read more The “800 skeletons” – “captive produced lion bone trade under the quota system”
African Leopard – Endangered Species
Banner image courtesy of animalplanetgallery.com Petition – “This is our chance to stop leopard trophy hunting and ban the U.S. import of leopard parts… Read more African Leopard – Endangered Species
Who Will Weep for China’s Ivory Carvers?
Who will weep for China’s ivory carvers when China’s proposed wide ranging ivory trading ban comes into force in 2017?… Read more Who Will Weep for China’s Ivory Carvers?
2016 Review
Banner image: Snow Leopard (Adobe i-stock) The nostalgia of the festive season, plus the year’s closing is soon upon us. Wildlife tourism… Read more 2016 Review
“Report on Lion Conservation..” WildCRU
Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) “Report on Lion Conservation with Particular Respect to the Issue of Trophy Hunting,” (the “Report”),… Read more “Report on Lion Conservation..” WildCRU
Botswana Pursuing ‘Photographic Tourism’
Banner Image – “Game viewing in the Selinda Reserve, Botswana is outstanding right now…” Image courtesy of Beverly and Dereck Joubert, Great Plains… Read more Botswana Pursuing ‘Photographic Tourism’
The United Kingdom Ivory Trade
UK Government and Parliament Petition – “Shut down the domestic ivory market in the United Kingdom“ On Wednesday, 16 November 2016, Action… Read more The United Kingdom Ivory Trade
Saving the animals of Taiz Zoo, Yemen – Please help!
Note: Article Updated, 14 January 2017 Since the war in Yemen* began last year, civilians have paid (and continue to… Read more Saving the animals of Taiz Zoo, Yemen – Please help!
Lion Hunting Trophy Imports
Banner image – courtesy of Mwana – Kanimambo Creations The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Service Director Dan… Read more Lion Hunting Trophy Imports
“Fortress Conservation”- Saving ‘Big Boy’
Banner image – A generic White rhino picture Saving ‘Big Boy’ There is a rhino, a bull White rhino around 10… Read more “Fortress Conservation”- Saving ‘Big Boy’
Another Missed Opportunity by CITES
In early September 2016, the renowned body of scientists, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) passed Motion 009 – “the prohibition by the… Read more Another Missed Opportunity by CITES
‘Canned’ Hunting – The ‘End Game’
Banner image: courtesy of Campaign Against Canned Hunting article ‘Canned’ Phase Out We have seen the acknowledged damage being done to… Read more ‘Canned’ Hunting – The ‘End Game’
Ivory Trade in The United Kingdom
Banner Image “Elaborately Carved Tusks” Courtesy of Kate Wong UK Petition – “Shut down the domestic ivory market in the… Read more Ivory Trade in The United Kingdom
World Lion Day, the African Lion and CITES
On the 10 August, it will be World Lion Day……so what events can we look forward to that gives us… Read more World Lion Day, the African Lion and CITES
Dying in Captivity – Hanako, an Elephant’s Legacy
Hanako, which means “flower child,” was a female Asian elephant gifted in 1949 to Japan by Thailand, as a symbol of… Read more Dying in Captivity – Hanako, an Elephant’s Legacy
Elephant Misery
Have you ever been to a zoo, or animal ‘safari’ park where elephant rides are offered and you have been… Read more Elephant Misery
“A Case of Ethics” – How Can Trophy Hunting Be ’Acceptable?’
We have seen the arguments on both side of the Trophy Hunting debate, a debate that has been rolling for… Read more “A Case of Ethics” – How Can Trophy Hunting Be ’Acceptable?’
“Lion Crisis”
We have seen the neglect at Walter Slippers’ lion breeding facility in Limpopo Province. The South African Predator Breeder Association (SAPA)… Read more “Lion Crisis”
‘Canned’ Duplicity and Decline
Petition – Stop the “Canned Hunting” of South Africa’s Lions The breeding of lion (and other animal ‘product’) has been… Read more ‘Canned’ Duplicity and Decline
Animal Abusers Amongst Us
Warning: This article contains links to graphic images/video that are extremely disturbing Well, it seems there is lot of horrendous… Read more Animal Abusers Amongst Us
Remembering Cecil
Today, on the anniversary of Cecil’s senseless and brutal killing, we should remember Cecil (a truly majestic African lion, head of his… Read more Remembering Cecil
Florida Bear Hunt Cancelled: Win for Conservation Psychology
By Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., Psychology Today, 29 June 2016 Last October, the State of Florida allowed recreational hunters to kill 304… Read more Florida Bear Hunt Cancelled: Win for Conservation Psychology
Florida Black Bear Hunting Survey
A chance to make your voice of opposition heard – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched an open… Read more Florida Black Bear Hunting Survey
