Yes, it is maybe time we reflected upon this, isn’t it? In case you’ve just returned from traversing the Empty Quarter on camelback or circumnavigating […]
Tag: wildlife trade
Trade is Pushing Indonesia’s Bird Species to Extinction
A new study has revealed that 13 bird species —including Indonesia’s national bird, the Javan Hawk-eagle — found in Sundaic Indonesia are at serious risk […]
Combating Wildlife Crime: “A cynic is a man who …
“A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.” (H.L. Mencken) I imagine some readers of my posts must […]
CITES Responds to ‘Baby Elephants Captured in Zimbabwe’ Situation
The horrific story from Zimbabwe that baby elephants were snatched from their mothers and sent to zoos in China and/or the UAE has elicited a […]
Are South Africa’s Wild Elephants Heading for Captivity?
by Glynis O’Hara Yes, say conservationists, if proposals to change South Africa’s Elephant Norms and Standards (ENS) law are accepted by the Department of Environmental […]
Progress for Pangolins at CITES Meeting in Geneva
The 65th Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee held in Geneva yielded positive results for pangolins with the establishment of an intercessional working group on […]
High-Level Report Calls South Africa Wildlife Trade Policy ‘Reckless’
by Don Pinnock, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust, South Africa. Two top international economists say those who advocate trade in rhino horn and ivory fail […]
Shark Fin Off the Menu in Hong Kong
Shark fin, bluefin tuna and black moss has officially been taken off the menu at Hong Kong government official functions. This step was taken in […]