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Media Articles
These articles were produced with the support of Conservation Action Trust and may be republished free of charge in the interest of wildlife conservation, requiring only that the author and Conservation Action Trust are credited.
What the welfare? When industry interest trumps wellbeing
A disturbing challenge has been launched by trophy hunters in the Constitutional Court objecting to the definition of...
Namibia: Why Is Namibia Going to Kill its Endangered Desert Elephants?
Namibia intends to "cull" 21 elephants in the dry north-west of the country where a small population of desert...
Botswana: Sharp Spike in Elephant Poaching – ‘Someone is Dropping the Ball Here’
There has been a dramatic increase in elephant poaching in northern Botswana, with little official concern about...
Recent News
Recent news reports on important conservation issues, highlighting the urgent need for action to safeguard the survival of vulnerable species. Stay informed and join us in our efforts to protect our natural heritage.
Hunters’ association fires first salvo at state law legislating ‘wellbeing’ considerations of wild animals
It was only a matter of time before hunters challenged former environment minister Barbara Creecy’s new laws on the...
Outcry over killing of elephants in KZN
Ezemvelo said a difficult decision was made to kill the elephants as there was a potential threat to property and...
Out-of-Control Wildlife Trade Is Shackling a Key Climate Solution
Reining in the unruly global trade in wild species could help mitigate the climate emergency, experts say. ...
Reports
Discover the latest news on endangered species conservation on our webpage. At Conservation Action Trust, we’re dedicated to promoting the protection and preservation of threatened flora and fauna. These detailed reports cover important conservation issues, highlighting the urgent need for action to safeguard the survival of vulnerable species. Stay informed and join us in our efforts to protect our natural heritage.
THE EWT CALLS FOR A REVISION AND REPUBLICATION OF A COMPLETED DRAFT BIODIVERSITY ECONOMY STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has called for a revision and the republication for public comment, for a period...
KILLING OF ‘SUPER TUSKERS’ SPARKS SCIENTIFIC TROPHY HUNTING DEBATE
(c) georgelogan.co.uk Trophy hunting is a hot topic at the moment. Two news stories in particular...
Report Highlights
To Identify and Recommend Voluntary Exit Options and Pathways for the Captive Lion Industry For submission to the...