Banner Image: We are left to contemplate the needless deaths of keystone animals like lions Skye, Cecil and Voortrekker –… Read more Yes, I’m a hunter. My targets are duplicity, lies and cruelty
Trophy Hunting and Cecil’s Anniversary
At the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting gathering in London on 29 June to mark the forthcoming anniversary of… Read more Trophy Hunting and Cecil’s Anniversary
Trophy Hunting, Part Two: End of the game
Banner image: Lions seen at Willie Jacobs’ farm, Ukutula Lodge, on 31 July 2015 in Brits, South Africa. Jacobs’ farm was… Read more Trophy Hunting, Part Two: End of the game
DEA Progress Report; Captive Lion Breeding and Rhino Demand Management
In the 12 March 2019 “Captive Lion breeding: DEA progress report; Rhino Demand Management; with Minister” the insular, circular thinking… Read more DEA Progress Report; Captive Lion Breeding and Rhino Demand Management
Trophy Hunting Culture
Banner image: Namibian desert elephant, Kambonde – “…the animal’s death was a bloodbath” – “Questionable killing of Namibia’s desert elephants,”… Read more Trophy Hunting Culture
Africa is Changing: Should its Protected Areas Evolve?
Article originally published by Africa Geographic, 8 March 2019 – “Trophy Hunting in Africa is in decline, and no longer… Read more Africa is Changing: Should its Protected Areas Evolve?
Where wild things are under threat, wildlife trade needs to be dealt with
Banner image: “Tigers rub against a cage fence at a captive breeding centre for large predators at an undisclosed location… Read more Where wild things are under threat, wildlife trade needs to be dealt with
Proposed return to ivory and rhino horn trading
Banner image courtesy of Environmental Investigation Agency Petition: “Don’t let CITES delist Elephants and Rhinos as endangered animals!,” Care2Petitions The Convention… Read more Proposed return to ivory and rhino horn trading
Protecting Hunting from the Hunters
On the 1 January 2019, a platform “Conservation Frontlines” was launched to raise the ‘virtues’ of hunting in the public… Read more Protecting Hunting from the Hunters
Parliamentary Report – Captive Lion Breeding, South Africa
BREAKING NEWS: New Parliamentary report calls for an end to captive lion breeding in South Africa: Report of the Portfolio… Read more Parliamentary Report – Captive Lion Breeding, South Africa
China Announces ‘Legal Trade’ in Rhino and Tiger Products
Banner image – Courtesy of WWF Singapore – Janissa Ng Petition – “China Just Lifted the Ban on Rhino and Tiger… Read more China Announces ‘Legal Trade’ in Rhino and Tiger Products
Rhino Horn Trade in South Africa
Banner image “de-horning a black rhino” courtesy of Save the Rhino The Republic of South Africa, Department: Environmental Affairs (DEA) has… Read more Rhino Horn Trade in South Africa
Elephants in Botswana
Banner Image courtesy of oxandson Petition – “Don’t shoot Africa’s last elephants” Care2 Save Elephants This past week, we have had… Read more Elephants in Botswana
Increased Threat to Wildlife from Traditional Chinese Medicine
An article in Nature (“Why Chinese medicine is heading for clinics around the world,” 26 September 2018) presents the alarming… Read more Increased Threat to Wildlife from Traditional Chinese Medicine
NSPCA Launches Urgent Legal Appeal for Lions
Banner Image: “Rack and stack captive-bred lion bones ready for export.” File photo: African News Agency (ANA) MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED… Read more NSPCA Launches Urgent Legal Appeal for Lions
Illegal Wildlife Trade in Laos
Banner Image: Photo via Flickr user Animals Asia According to a recent (2015) report from the Environmental Investigation Agency, “SIN City… Read more Illegal Wildlife Trade in Laos
Lion Economics – economical with the truth
By Richard Hargreaves – Guest blog for the Campaign Against Canned Hunting As you will probably be aware the South African… Read more Lion Economics – economical with the truth
Giraffe being trophy hunted to supply United States markets
Banner image: by Michelle Riley/The HSUS “Giraffes, the gentle giants of the African savanna, are undergoing a silent extinction. According… Read more Giraffe being trophy hunted to supply United States markets
The Economics of Captive Predator Breeding in South Africa
There is a planned “Colloquium” (workshop) on the 21 and 22 August 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa titled “Captive… Read more The Economics of Captive Predator Breeding in South Africa
Leopard Hunting Quota 2018 – South Africa
On 12 August 2018, the Republic of South Africa, Department: Environmental Affairs (DEA) made a statement – “Minister Molewa allocates… Read more Leopard Hunting Quota 2018 – South Africa
Cuddle Me, Kill Me
“Cuddle Me, Kill Me” by Richard Peirce is a tragic account of South Africa’s captive lion breeding industry – a rampant,… Read more Cuddle Me, Kill Me
Trekking to Save Big Cats
The Trek for Big Cats Mantra “Every human being has the responsibility of nurturing and protecting their environment and to… Read more Trekking to Save Big Cats
The Controversial Lion Hunt in Umbabat – South Africa
Study (“The Controversial Lion Hunt in Umbabat – South Africa,” 16 July 2018) and petition into the trophy hunt that… Read more The Controversial Lion Hunt in Umbabat – South Africa
Minister Edna Molewa establishes lion bone export quota for 2018
Press Release: Republic of South Africa, Department of Environmental Affairs, 16 Jul 2018 In accordance with advice provided by… Read more Minister Edna Molewa establishes lion bone export quota for 2018
Driving nails into the coffin of Safari Club International
Original article and banner image (“Skye: Nadine Dreyer”) courtesy of Daily Maverick By Judy Malone, writing on behalf of Tourists Against Trophy… Read more Driving nails into the coffin of Safari Club International
A lion too far
Banner Image – ROAR PAIN It is feared that the lion killed by an American hunter last week was the… Read more A lion too far
Tiger Breeding in South Africa
By Don Pinnock, “Tigers are being bred in Gauteng backyards for petting and bone export,” Daily Maverick, 23 April 2018… Read more Tiger Breeding in South Africa
Rhinos Wanted – Dead or Alive
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
