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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.
Project Cheetah is an ill-advised wildlife relocation that seems doomed to failure
Wildlife relocation projects that fail to acknowledge environmental and social issues highlight an urgent need for...
Dead wild animals by numbers — Professional Hunters Association stats tell a grim tale
Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023....
Lion bones back in the crossfire after breeders challenge sales ban
The sale of lion bones is heading back to court with a 235-page application by lion breeders demanding that the...
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.
SA government continues to defend odious trade in tigers, perpetuating their suffering in captivity
By sticking to a narrow interpretation of export permit requirements, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
Fate of KZN’s century-old Ndumo wetland park in doubt – despite global treaty ‘protection’
‘The Ndumo Game Reserve experience serves as a warning to other similar reserves, that even well-established protected...
Bones exposed, limbs mutilated, tiger found in agony at North West breeding facility and euthanised
The owners left the injured tiger to begin tearing her legs apart, trying to relieve the stress or pain. An NSPCA...
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...