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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.
Debunking the captive lion industry’s myths and deception
Stephanie Klarmann says lack of scientific rigor in statements used to justify exploitation of wild animals cannot go...
Greenwashing and Social Justice: Pro-Trophy Hunting Narratives Need Careful Examination
Arguments abound on the benefits and dangers of trophy hunting. We need a careful, measured approach to analyzing how...
South Africa is The World’s Largest Exporter of Live Tigers
South Africa is the world's largest exporter of live tigers and their parts despite not having any captive-breeding...
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.
Study confirms massive elephant die-off in Botswana was caused by toxic algal bloom due to climate change
Some four years after the mysterious death of nearly 400 African elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, remote...
Live Interview: Elephant Culling: Solution or sacrifice for Kruger Park?
In a discussion with Mike Wills, Sam Ferreira, a Large Mammal Ecologist at SANParks, highlights the complexities of...
The elephant in the room: Tourism futures in Southern Africa
Substantive wildlife tourism potential should be producing rapid broad-based development in all southern African...
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.
MEDIA STATEMENT: HIGH PATHOGENICITY AVIAN INFLUENZA SUSPECTED ON SUB-ANTARCTIC MARION ISLAND
High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) virus is suspected to have reached Marion Island, one of South Africa’s two...
End of the game
IT was a time to rejoice. It seemed to be the only logical way forward. The path had been laid out for us. The truth...
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...