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Can Economics Save The African Rhino?

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

If unchecked, the seemingly insatiable demand for the horn could result in the extinction of wild rhinos within two decades. This has led African governments to consider radical — and contradictory — proposals for saving Africa’s rhinos. Click here to read the full story

In Vietnam, Rhino Horns are Worth Their Weight in Gold

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

No better place than Vietnam to launch a new campaign to end the illegal international trade in rhino horns that is taking the animal to the edge of extinction. Click here to read the story from Inter Press Service (IPS)

African leaders must emulate Chinese celebrities to save elephants

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

Another top notch article from #PaulaKahumbu, this time writing for the Guardian. Click here to read Paula’s article

Kenya – Does the judiciary hinder the war against poaching?

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

A timely opinion from Dr Mordecai Ogada questions whether we should be celebrating the judiciary’s new found awareness or asking why it has taken them so long to wake up and smell the coffee. Click here to read the full story

On World Migratory Bird Day, UN calls for greater protection of habitats

15/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Migration, Wildlife

As an estimated 50 billion birds commence their annual migrations, the critical staging areas they need to complete these journeys continue to be degraded or are disappearing completely, the United Nations today warned on this year’s World Migratory Bird Day. Click here to read this from the UN News Centre

First grey whale spotted south of the equator

15/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

Astonishing news from Walvis Bay, Namibia, where scientists from the Namibian Dolphin project on Tuesday confirmed the sighting of a grey whale. Click here to read the full article in UK’s Guardian

Fund launched to support families of wildlife rangers killed on duty

15/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

40 rangers killed every year by poachers. Now NABU has launched a unique support programme to provide financial assistance to the families that are left behind. Founded in 1899, NABU (NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION UNION), is one of the oldest and largest environment associations in Germany. The association encompasses more than 450,000 members and sponsors, who commit themselves to the conservation[…]

Cheetah cubs born in Namibia’s Okonjima Nature Reserve

14/05/2013 Martin Conservation, Namibia, Wildlife

AfriCat saw the first ever cheetah cubs to be born in the Okonjima Nature Reserve since the establishement of the Cheetah Rehabilitation Programme in November 2000. The cubs were born to a cheetah named Dizzy. Click here to read this article from Namibia Economist newspaper

Kenyan conservation director charged with ivory smuggling – Claims she was framed.

14/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

Amboseli Trust for Elephants director charged with illegal ivory posession. Click here to read the Amboseli Trust for Elephants statement.

Customs arrests foreigners over attempts to export elephant tusks

14/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

Nigeria Customs Service arrested 2 Chinese and a Malian for attempting to smuggle 21kg of ivory and tusks out of the country. click here to read the article from Nigeria’s Daily Trust newspaper.

Kenyan conservationist charged with ivory possession

14/05/2013 Martin Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

If they’ve broken the law they should face prosecution. A top official in a Kenyan conservation group was charged Monday (May 13th) with illegally possessing 19 kilogrammes of elephant ivory worth more than $20,000, AFP reported. Click here to read the article

Kenya must do whatever it takes to protect wildlife

13/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

Strong opinion piece from Kwendo Opanga in Kenya’s Saturday Nation Click here to read the full article

Botswana’s Basarwa Minority Evicted from Ancestral Lands:. Is Tourism to blame?

11/05/2013 Martin Botswana, Conservation, Wildlife

The Basarwa have been forced off their ancestral lands. The government say it is for environmental protection, but some believe it has more to do with diamonds and tourism. Click here to read the full article

Tragedy! Last Black Rhino Killed on Il Ngwesi Ranch

09/05/2013 Martin Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

Omni, the only black rhino remaining at Il Ngwesi since the 70’s has been killed by poachers. Click here to read the full article

Saving Elephants – 10 Ways in 100 Days

08/05/2013 Martin Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

Another great ‘no punches pulled’ article from Paula Kahumbu, Executive Director of #WildlifeDirect Click here to read Paula’s article

China’s Top Actress Urges Greater Effort to End Illegal Ivory Trade on Visit to Kenya

07/05/2013 Jethro Conservation, Kenya

Top Chinese actress Li Bingbing urges government and consumers to act against illegal wildlife trade Click here to read the UNEP press release

A collection of cats

06/05/2013 Martin Kenya, Photography, South Africa, Tanzania, Wildlife

Our favourite photos of #lions #leopards #cheetahs from recent safaris https://www.wildlifephotographyafrica.com/galleries/a-collection-of-cats/

You just can’t beat an authentic tented safari

05/05/2013 Martin Accommodation, Kenya, Tanzania

There’s something special about a mobile tented camp. It’s much nicer (sooo much nicer) to come home to than a boring old lodge. This is the real safari experience. Instead of a lobby with souvenir shops we are in the wild, surrounded by the flora and fauna of the African bush. At night we hear the lions roar and the[…]