[ad_1] Some of the most well-known names in the travel industry continue to profit from exploitative wildlife experiences that subject animals to a life of captivity and often cruel and inhumane treatment. The latest “Tracking the Travel Industry US” report from World Animal Protection US (WAP), shows that the worst offenders in the industry at […]
Europe’s largest hunting fair opens, despite dangers faced by wildlife worldwide
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Despite ecological devastation, habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and all the other threats that undermine the ability of wild animals to survive in their natural habitats, Europe’s largest hunting fair opened this week in Dortmund, Germany. Considering the imminent danger these threats pose to the survival of wildlife […]
Vulture Conservation with Wildlife ACT in 2022
[ad_1] One of our Vulture Conservation Programme’s goals is to continually improve the understanding of the fine-scale movement patterns of the various Vulture species breeding in KwaZulu-Natal. This is achieved by deploying light-weight solar-powered GPS units to both adult and fledgling individuals. The data are used to identify trends based on the individual movements thereby […]
Wildlife ACT 2022 Highlights
[ad_1] 2022 has proven to be yet another inspiring year for Wildlife ACT. Despite contending with the knock-on effects off the Covid-19 pandemic, having a strong and determined team ensured continued successful impact for endangered species conservation in Africa. We asked a few members of the team to share some of their 2022 highlights and […]
Wildlife trafficking and shark fin sales measures on the move as part of critical national defense package
[ad_1] Right on the heels of the Big Cat Public Safety Act’s resounding approval in the U.S. Congress, two additional animal protection measures are poised to pass as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding levels and determines authority for the Department of Defense’s most critical priorities. Both the END Wildlife […]
California poaching crew busted by Fish and Wildlife in tag reprinting scheme
[ad_1] Six people are in custody and a seventh is being sought by authorities after California Fish and Wildlife game wardens busted an alleged poaching ring that spanned several years and involved the cooperation of a local grocery market. They’re called the E-Bike Crew, a group of six men who are believed responsible for dozens […]
Wildlife Conservation: Bringing Compassion to Wild Animals
[ad_1] Source: Palgrave Macmillan, with permission. Wildlife populations globally are in deep trouble because of human exploitation that ranges from slaughtering individuals “in the name of human interests” so that people can selfishly satisfy their peripatetic whims to recreational trophy hunting for fun, with no regard for the well-being of the nonhuman animals (animals) into […]
Wildlife ACT’s Conservation Volunteering Funding Model
[ad_1] Photo by Chantelle Melzer Wildlife ACT has been able to provide sustained, free professional wildlife monitoring services to more than ten protected areas in Zululand for over twelve years through their conservation volunteering model. We are a team of experienced conservationists – rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty working in the […]
Rescuing Australia’s Wildlife One Animal at a Time
[ad_1] From fires and droughts to record-breaking floods, Australia’s communities and native creatures have felt the growing force of climate change over the last 60 years. Our wildlife heroes have been working tirelessly to combat this issue and keep populations alive, and this is how we can support them. Words and Photography by Kate Newman […]
Almost 70% of animal populations wiped out since 1970, report reveals | Wildlife
[ad_1] Earth’s wildlife populations have plunged by an average of 69% in just under 50 years, according to a leading scientific assessment, as humans continue to clear forests, consume beyond the limits of the planet and pollute on an industrial scale. From the open ocean to tropical rainforests, the abundance of birds, fish, amphibians and […]