Tag: conservation
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Is Kruger Still A Stronghold For Africa’s Rhino Population?
Anyone who has been following the plight of Africa’s rhino will have noticed that population statistics are hard to come by. This week, years of silence have been broken regarding the rhino population in Kruger National Park (KNP). Unfortunately, the news is pretty grim. Rhino Poaching Statistics At A Glance: 67% decline in Kruger’s white…
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Sad News From Virunga National Park
Virunga National Park have announced 6 of their Park Rangers were killed in an attack on the morning of Sunday 10th January 2021. Another ranger was seriously wounded and has been taken to hospital in Goma for treatment. The rangers were ambushed near Kabuendo, near the border of the park. It is believed the rangers…
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The Latest News in Rhino Conservation and the Rhino Horn Trade
TRAFFIC Report “Insights from the incarcerated: An Assessment of the illicit supply chain in wildlife in South Africa” This is an interesting report that gives insights into the operation of wildlife crime within South Africa. The study involved interviewing offenders convicted for their involvement in wildlife crimes including the poaching/ trade of rhino horn, abalone…
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What Drives The Demand For Rhino Horn?
The consumer demand for rhino horn is primarily from Asia, with Vietnam and China being the top markets. A 2019 article discussed the results of a study looking at the demand for rhino horn in Vietnam. The study involved interviewing people who use rhino horn in Vietnam. The study found that people used rhino horn…
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Storms Rescue Anniversary
This week is Storms rescue-versary. You may remember a couple of months ago I shared that I had the pleasure of seeing rehabilitated critically endangered black rhino Storm back in the wild. Today I thought I’d share the story of rescuing Storm. It was a crazy night that I certainly wont forget. Everyone at the…
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Being Creative in Conservation
It can be scary to start something new. To put yourself out there and try something you have never tried before. It can be daunting to create and share your passions with the world. It’s easy to back out, to change your mind and to live small but DON’T. Please, don’t back out. Believe in…
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Experiencing Life Through Conservation
Experiencing life through conservation is beautiful and inspiring but it is also challenging. In the past 6 years I have made the most amazing memories, met the most passionate people and lived surrounded by so much wild, natural beauty. Sometimes it seems so strange to think that I’ve spent nights sleeping side by side with…
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Poaching of African Lions
How’s the future looking for African Lions? Did you know the king of the jungle, the mighty lion, is being wiped out by humans… African Lion are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Redlist and their population is decreasing. The decline in lion populations has been huge, 100 years ago there were approximately 200,000 individuals…
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Addicted to Exotics: Reviewing the Pet Trade
This week my newsfeed has been filled with stories related to wild animals as pets; Monkey Rescued from Birdcage (UK), Wildlife Officers Rescue 550 Birds Stuffed in Tiny Cages for Pet Trade (India) and Lwiro Primates in Democratic Republic of Congo just rescued 2 chimps who’s families were killed for the bushmeat and/ or pet…
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Getting Perspective in Mozambique
I hadn’t been to Mozambique before this trip to help the elephant calf, after all the years I’d spent in South Africa you’d think I’d cross the border at least once but as time snowballs and there’s always something else to do I’d never made the trip. I’d heard many a fond word spoken of…
Megan Richards 