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Conservation groups should remain resolute and say no to rhino horn trade

Conservation groups should remain resolute and say no to rhino horn trade

by ACF | May 6, 2017 | Conservation Threats, Rhino Poaching, Rhinos, Wildlife News

Why is the illicit rhino horn trade escalating? In South Africa, domestic trade of rhinoceros horn, forbidden since 2008, is about to become legal again. On April 7 2017, a court effectively overturned the national ban. This controversial move was welcomed by...
African leaders to develop common plan for stopping wildlife crime

African leaders to develop common plan for stopping wildlife crime

by ACF | Apr 28, 2015 | Conservation Threats, Ivory, Rhino Poaching, Wildlife News

Conference to seek advancement of Africa-wide strategy to tackle illegal trade in wild fauna and flora. African Heads of State, government representatives and experts are gathering at the International Conference on Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora in Africa...
MALAWI TAKES TO THE SCREEN TO SAY NO TO WILDLIFE CRIME

MALAWI TAKES TO THE SCREEN TO SAY NO TO WILDLIFE CRIME

by ACF | Apr 9, 2015 | Conservation Threats, Ivory, Rhino Poaching, Wildlife News

Last Thursday Malawi’s World Wildlife Day commemorations caught the attention of the world when the President, His Excellency, Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, stepped out to lead the country’s biggest demonstration of support so far in the fight against wildlife crime....
South Africa: Clarity needed on rhino conservation efforts at Kruger National Park

South Africa: Clarity needed on rhino conservation efforts at Kruger National Park

by ACF | Aug 18, 2014 | Rhino Poaching, Rhinos

The DA will submit Parliamentary questions to the Minister of Police, Nathi Nhleko, requesting clarity on cross-boarder hot pursuits operations, with respect to rhino poaching, between the Kruger National Park and neighbouring Mozambique. This follows revelations by...
35 rhinos die from Blackquarter bacteria on mega rhino farm in South Africa

35 rhinos die from Blackquarter bacteria on mega rhino farm in South Africa

by ACF | Apr 25, 2014 | Rhino Poaching, Rhinos, Wildlife News

South Africa’s largest rhino farmer and pro-trade protagonist, John Hume, experienced a major setback in the past two months on his farm Elandslaagte because of an outbreak of blackquarter among his 1000 rhinos, which killed 35 of them. Terry Bengis, Hume’s...
Kenyan Wildlife Protection Initiative ‘Walk With Rangers’ to Present Petition Against Planned Rhino Hunt Signed by Rangers and Conservationists

Kenyan Wildlife Protection Initiative ‘Walk With Rangers’ to Present Petition Against Planned Rhino Hunt Signed by Rangers and Conservationists

by ACF | Jan 23, 2014 | Rhino Poaching, Rhinos, Wildlife News

(Nairobi, Kenya). A Kenyan grassroots initiative, ‘Walk With Rangers’ has spoken out against the controversial rhino auction held by the Dallas Safari Club that saw the highest bidder, one Mr. Corey Knowlton cough up a staggering $ 350,000 to hunt an...
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