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Is it possible to save Congo’s parrots?
An examination of the African grey parrot populations in the DRC and suggestions of what can be done to prevent their extirpation.Read more ›The post Is it possible to save Congo’s parrots? appeared...
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Chinese traditional medicine industry says NO to illegal wildlife trade
The traditional Chinese medicine sector pledges zero tolerance to purchasing and selling products made from wildlife from illegal sources. Read more › The post Chinese traditional medicine industry...
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South African government and US hunters plot future of wildlife
The nature of the African Wildlife Consultative Forum that is currently taking place in South Africa makes it difficult not to infer a conspiracy between hunters and government. Read more › The post...
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Six pangolins rescued in Zambia
Zambia Wildlife Authority scale up their efforts to protect the world’s most trafficked animal. Read more › The post Six pangolins rescued in Zambia appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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Rhino horn trade pushed into the belly of the underworld
Ecologists argue that legalising trade in rhino horn won't save the species, and that South Africa needs to be careful about decisions that they make. Read more › The post Rhino horn trade pushed into...
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Nearly 99% of African grey parrots wiped out in Ghana
Researchers have found that since 1992, Ghana has lost between 90 to 99 percent of its grey parrots as a result of the pet trade and habitat loss. Read more › The post Nearly 99% of African grey...
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Rhino horn trade suspended as appeal lodged
The Minister of Environmental Affairs has filed a leave to appeal the South African High Court's decision to lift the ban on the domestic trade of rhino horn. Read more › The post Rhino horn trade...
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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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