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An open letter to point out flaws in legalising the rhino horn trade
An open letter to Mr. Hume, the owner of South Africa’s largest privately owned rhino herd, with regards to his wish to lift the CITES ban on the rhino horn trade. Read more › The post An open letter...
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South Africa opposes burning of ivory stockpiles
CITES and many countries believe that destroying illegal ivory is the best way to deter people from buying ivory products, but South Africa disagrees. Read more › The post South Africa opposes burning...
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How CITES is undermining its wildlife regulations
Markets of death and blood permits – how cheating officials at CITES are fuelling the illegal wildlife trade. Read more › The post How CITES is undermining its wildlife regulations appeared first on...
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How China’s taste for wildlife feeds a killing frenzy
Africa’s extraordinary and charismatic wildlife is clearly under siege from the wrecking ball that is China. Read more › The post How China’s taste for wildlife feeds a killing frenzy appeared first on...
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Video: Aim for the future of elephants
A short, graphically minimalistic, conceptual animation that portrays the loss of elephant populations across African countries. Read more › The post Video: Aim for the future of elephants appeared...
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SA rhino horn trade proposal hidden in DEA Budget
The decision to submit a rhino horn trade proposal to CITES has been “hidden away” in the National Treasury budget for South Africa's Department of Environmental Affairs. Read more › The post SA rhino...
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South Africa backs down from proposing legal trade in rhino horn
South Africa won't bid to have global ban on trade in rhino horn lifted. Read more › The post South Africa backs down from proposing legal trade in rhino horn appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Why it makes sense to burn ivory stockpiles in Kenya
In the lead up to 30 April, when Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will set fire to 105 tonnes of ivory, a Kenyan conservationist takes a closer look at why it makes sense to burn ivory stockpiles. Read...
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Swaziland proposes a regulated trade in rhino horn
In order to escalate security requirements to protect the country's rhino populations, increase the salary of park employees, and cover supplementary food costs during drought periods, Swaziland...
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Swaziland accuses South Africa of backtracking on rhino horn trade proposal
Suspicion ignited as to South Africa's intentions regarding the legalisation of the rhino horn trade. Read more › The post Swaziland accuses South Africa of backtracking on rhino horn trade proposal...
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What will Africa propose to CITES?
A provisional list of proposals by African states for amendment of current trade allowances for endangered species of wild fauna and flora. Read more › The post What will Africa propose to CITES?...
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India may burn its ivory stockpile as poaching deterrent
India decides whether to follow in Kenya's footsteps and burn its ivory stockpile. Read more › The post India may burn its ivory stockpile as poaching deterrent appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Appeal denied – South Africa can trade rhino horn within borders
South African rhino ranchers can legally trade in rhino horn as government appeal denied. Read more › The post Appeal denied – South Africa can trade rhino horn within borders appeared first on Africa...
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The role of CITES in elephant conservation
In the lead-up to CoP17, the history of elephant trade provides a context to proceedings. Read more › The post The role of CITES in elephant conservation appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Southern Africa holds the rest of Africa to ransom over ivory trade
South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe are pushing instead to establish a process for an international trade in ivory – in opposition to the rest of Africa. Read more › The post Southern Africa holds the...
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Why you should vote to stop trade in African grey parrots
Sign this petition and help to save thousands of wild African grey parrots! Read more › The post Why you should vote to stop trade in African grey parrots appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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What can we expect from South Africa at CoP17?
With a huge range of pressing issues to be addressed, find out what lies in store this year at the Conference of the Parties for CITES. Read more › The post What can we expect from South Africa at...
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Ex secretary-general of CITES calls for conservationists to support...
Swiss-based hunting and ‘sustainable use’ lobbyist refers to those in the conservation industry as "eco-colonialists" and “arrogant, paternalistic imperialists”. Read more › The post Ex...
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A nail campaign highlights the absurdity of the illegal wildlife trade
Kilogrammes of nail clippings are being collected to present at CoP16, with the aim of highlighting the need to educate people about the lack of benefits of horn, ivory and bones. Read more › The post...
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The legal racketeering of ivory
Are discussions costing more than actions when it comes to saving the elephant from extinction? Read more › The post The legal racketeering of ivory appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Ivory trade mechanism rejected in heated debate at CITES conference
Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe's recommendation for the adoption of a Decision-Making Mechanism for a future trade in ivory is roundly rejected by parties at CITES CoP17. Read more › The post Ivory...
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Demand for rhino horn outstrips global supply
A new study highlights that even the global rhino population of just under 30,000 individuals is not nearly enough to meet demand if rhino horn trade is legalised. Read more › The post Demand for rhino...
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Do or die – deciding the pangolin’s fate at CoP17
To date the pangolin has remained under the radar of mainstream conservation campaigns, but the pangolin’s plight is indeed a global one. Read more › The post Do or die – deciding the pangolin’s fate...
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Global trade in African grey parrots banned
Delegates at a global wildlife conference on Sunday voted to ban international trade in African grey parrots, one of the world's most trafficked birds. Read more › The post Global trade in African grey...
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Countries fail to agree on complete ban to protect African lions from global...
The 182 countries at the Johannesburg summit did reach a compromise, banning only the trade in bones, teeth and claws from wild lions. Read more › The post Countries fail to agree on complete ban to...
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CITES votes against strongest protection for elephants
CITES meeting blocks proposal for ban on all trade of ivory from four southern African countries. Read more › The post CITES votes against strongest protection for elephants appeared first on Africa...
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It’s a no for Swaziland rhino horn trade proposal
CITES delegates vote overwhelmingly to protect rhinos by rejecting a proposal to legalise the rhino horn trade submitted by Swaziland. Read more › The post It’s a no for Swaziland rhino horn trade...
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CITES CoP17 – Africa in a nutshell
A brief summary of the main decisions taken at CITES CoP17 that affect African wildlife species. Read more › The post CITES CoP17 – Africa in a nutshell appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Video: Johannesburg market sells illegal wildlife products
Footage emerges of body parts of endangered species being sold in a South African muthi market, highlighting "how little is actually being done on the ground" in spite of CITES' intellectual...
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CITES: observations from a young Honorary Wildlife Warden
A honorary wildlife warden bears witness to the verdict at CoP17 that denies Africa's elephants any hope. Read more › The post CITES: observations from a young Honorary Wildlife Warden appeared first...
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Lions poisoned for bones on border of Kruger
Shock poaching of lions and vultures near the border of Kruger National Park raises questions about CITES' lion bone trade loophole. Read more › The post Lions poisoned for bones on border of Kruger...
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Cheetahs on the edge
Cheetahs are often overlooked whilst on safari. However, their species is incredibly unique and their population is facing tough times as they become more endangered. Read more › The post Cheetahs on...
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Breaking: State Security Minister allegedly involved in rhino poaching syndicate
State Security Minister David Mahlobo has allegedly been hanging out with a Chinese organised crime figure who traffics rhino horns and openly brags about bribing South African justice and immigration...
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Zimbabwe wants to sell ivory stockpile to China
A Zimbabwean minister wants to sell her country’s supposed US$10 billion ivory stockpile to China using a possible international legal loophole. Read more › The post Zimbabwe wants to sell ivory...
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Hunting: Botswana remains strong under fire from EU and SADC
Tshekedi Khama, Botswana's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, says his country is under unprecedented pressure from the pro-hunting lobby in the European Union and regional neighbours to...
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Chinese company seeks to capture orcas in Namibia
Proposal points to troubling explosion in captive animal entertainment in China and their interest in capturing orcas in Namibia Read more › The post Chinese company seeks to capture orcas in Namibia...
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Lion skeletons – 800 to be exported annually
SANBI's recommendation to the Department of Environmental Affairs to allow export of 800 captive-bred lion skeletons from South Africa is coming under fire from Humane Society International and the...
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Lion bones: SA public has no time to contest sale
South Africa is about to permit the export of lion bones to produce fake tiger wine but has given the public almost no time to object. The permit will allow an annual export of 800 skeletons to Asia....
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Why conservation is failing
Free roaming wildlife populations in Africa are crashing, and natural habitat is being destroyed at an alarming rate. There is a war going on, and the other side is winning hands down – why is that?...
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A youthful World Wildlife Day 2017
Friday, March 3rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for the plight of our world’s wildest and most endangered creatures. Read more › The post A youthful World...
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