Banner image courtesy of artist Olaf Hajek and The New York Times Sunday Review The ‘true’ cost of wildlife abuse… Read more Zoonotic Diseases of Mass Destruction
Botswana government won’t let the truth get in the way of its trophy hunting narrative
By Ross Harvey, Conservation Action Trust, 5 March 2020 Symptomatic of the Botswana government’s shaky relationship with reality is its letter… Read more Botswana government won’t let the truth get in the way of its trophy hunting narrative
China’s ban on wildlife consumption is an overdue death knell for lion bone industry
by Don Pinnock, The Daily Maverick, 24 February 2020 The Chinese government has placed an immediate ban on the illegal trading… Read more China’s ban on wildlife consumption is an overdue death knell for lion bone industry
Botswana auctions off the last of its big tusker elephants
By Ross Harvey, Conservation Action Trust, 14 February 2020 “Why not allow any willing bidder (such as the EMS Foundation) to… Read more Botswana auctions off the last of its big tusker elephants
Inside The Global Conservation Organization Infiltrated By Trophy Hunters
In depth investigation by Roberto Jurkschat, “Inside The Global Conservation Organization Infiltrated By Trophy Hunters,” BuzzFeed, 13 February 2020 (see original… Read more Inside The Global Conservation Organization Infiltrated By Trophy Hunters
Lawsuit prompts shutdown of trophy hunters’ panel in Trump administration
In 2019, after IWCC members pressed for the lifting of prohibitions on imports of elephant and lion trophies from Tanzania,… Read more Lawsuit prompts shutdown of trophy hunters’ panel in Trump administration
Live Wild Animal Markets, Human and Animal Health, and Biodiversity Protection
Joint open letter (prepared by Mark Jones, Head of Policy, Born Free Foundation) to: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General,… Read more Live Wild Animal Markets, Human and Animal Health, and Biodiversity Protection
Government ignored its own science task team by redefining 32 wild species as farm animals
Banner Image: Courtesy of EPA/IFAW – “Two lionesses rub against a cage fence at a captive breeding centre for large… Read more Government ignored its own science task team by redefining 32 wild species as farm animals
Evidence of a further emerging threat to lion conservation; targeted poaching for body parts
Banner image courtesy of Greater Limpopo Carnivore Programme A recent Africa Geographic article, “Lion poaching: Escalating demand for claws and teeth,”… Read more Evidence of a further emerging threat to lion conservation; targeted poaching for body parts
2019 Review
Banner Image – iStock (Roger Trentham) …. and a Happy New Year As we end 2019 and head towards… Read more 2019 Review
“Echoes of Cecil” in ‘unethical’ Botswana elephant hunt
Banner Image – Outrage over ‘unethical’ Botswana elephant hunt, Don Pinnock, Daily Maverick, 11 December 2019 Botswana has recently (2018) reinstated… Read more “Echoes of Cecil” in ‘unethical’ Botswana elephant hunt
The Free Elephant Network Calls For The End To The Live Elephant Trade Between Zimbabwe and China
Banner Image: Wild-caught young elephants are held captive in a fenced boma by Zimbabwe authorities awaiting shipment to China in October… Read more The Free Elephant Network Calls For The End To The Live Elephant Trade Between Zimbabwe and China
Consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies
IWB’s submission: Update: IWB’s submission: IWB – Consultation Response and Call for Evidence, Updated 12 December 2019 The United Kingdom Department… Read more Consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies
Impartial Science and Trophy Hunting
Banner Image “Gruesome photographs show Alex Goss posing beside the bodies of two lions after they were slaughtered during hunts in… Read more Impartial Science and Trophy Hunting
Animal Farm
Banner image courtesy of Mpora – “Rare white lions are considered particularly valuable among trophy hunters, and so are intensively bred… Read more Animal Farm
Compatibility of Trophy Hunting as a Form of Sustainable Use with IUCN’s Objectives
Banner Image – IUCN Photo: WCEL The September 2019, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) report – “Compatibility of Trophy… Read more Compatibility of Trophy Hunting as a Form of Sustainable Use with IUCN’s Objectives
Trophy hunting is not sustainable
By Ross Harvey, original article published in the Ecologist, 19 September 2019 The arguments for trophy hunting contained within a… Read more Trophy hunting is not sustainable
Rhino Horn Trade – Public Consultation
Banner image – © JohanSwanepoel, licensed from Adobe i-stock Barbara Dallas Creecy, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has invited… Read more Rhino Horn Trade – Public Consultation
“Their Future Is Dark.” The Rhino Horn Trade in 2019
Banner image courtesy of Harman Singh Heer Open letter from the Wildlife Animal Protection Forum South Africa to the Republic of… Read more “Their Future Is Dark.” The Rhino Horn Trade in 2019
Another Hwange Lion Executed for a Trophy
Banner Image – Pictures of Seduli courtesy of Big Cat Conservation Big Cat Conservation is reporting (14 August 2019) that another… Read more Another Hwange Lion Executed for a Trophy
High Court Rules in Favour of Lions and NSPCA
The NSPCA has won its case (launched in September 2018) against the Minister of Environmental affairs (and co Respondents). The Judgment… Read more High Court Rules in Favour of Lions and NSPCA
Yes, I’m a hunter. My targets are duplicity, lies and cruelty
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
