Abalone poaching: lifting the lid on why, how and who: The value of abalone increased as it moves from traffickers and later to overseas wholesalers. ShutterstockWildlife poaching has long been a subject of interest in academia. Research by biologists, zoologists and environmental scientists mostly focused on the impact of these crimes on wildlife populations and their habitat. … [Read more...] about Abalone poaching: lifting the lid on why, how and who | The Conversation
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Rhino poaching in South Africa has dipped but corruption hinders progress | The Conversation
Rhino poaching in South Africa has dipped but corruption hinders progress: White rhino's in the Kruger National Park. ShutterstockThe number of rhinos poached in South Africa in 2017 was lower than 2016’s, according to South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa. Last year, 1028 rhinos were killed compared to 1054 in 2016, a decrease of 26 animals … [Read more...] about Rhino poaching in South Africa has dipped but corruption hinders progress | The Conversation
Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn’t helpful | The Conversation
Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn't helpful: Talking about ivory-funded terrorism overlooks the real sources of income for terror groups. Author suppliedIn 2016, as part of a ceremony in Cameroon’s capital Yaoundé, 2 000 elephant tusks were burned to demonstrate the country’s commitment to fight poaching and illegal trade in wildlife. US Ambassador to the United … [Read more...] about Why blaming ivory poaching on Boko Haram isn’t helpful | The Conversation
The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities | The Conversation
The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities: Local communities across Africa need to be drawn into conservation decisions to fight wildlife crime. Siegfried Modola/ReutersWildlife crimes – like rhino poaching, overfishing or the harvesting of cycads – were once considered a “green” matter. But this has changed. Such crimes have moved higher up on global … [Read more...] about The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities | The Conversation
Two arrested for rhino poaching at Hong Kong airport
Two arrested for rhino poaching at Hong Kong airport: Two arrested for rhino poaching at Hong Kong airport: The Hong Kong government website revealed two separate incidents of illegal rhino horn seizures at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Disillusioned Kamte looks to US golf stage: Professional golfer James Kamte is so disenchanted with what he refers to as the slow … [Read more...] about Two arrested for rhino poaching at Hong Kong airport
