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
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
