poaching

I read this article today which I thought I'd share as it is a very interesting and different topic from the usual stories involving endangered species and the often predictable reasons for their endangerment. This is a piece about the Colorado river toad and the capture / poaching of this...

This is a news thread dedicated to African and Asian Elephants, it’s about news dealing with the conservation, threats, their impact on people and the environment, and new study information facts in the Wild of the largest and intelligent Animals on earth. To start off is an article of how an AI...

Part of a small series on poaching I did a few months back, making large drawings of various animals and then spray painting over it. Hope it conveys the shocking nature of the trade.

Crappie poaching is happening in California: Plentiful Fishing for Crappie Proves Tempting for Poachers

Here is a really great, short (less than three minute) video clip. It discusses the plight of poaching forest elephants in Gabon. More importantly, it discusses the work of British Army forces to help train Gabonese rangers to fight poaching. British army on elephant-saving mission

The rhino horn trade is now legal in South Africa, as the last few days saw an overruling of a ban placed in 2009. Some sources to read about it here: Rhino horn trade = extinction in the wild - Africa Geographic South Africa to Legalize Domestic Rhino Horn Trade | Smart News |...

Study reveals 'nightmare' for Central Africa's forest elephants

Hello, i'm currently studying Animal Science BSc Honours degree, and for my university study, i must get replies on publics perception on rhino conservation. Please complete :D https://goo.gl/forms/TQpOdSTCoHXZjrNj2 Thanks in advance!

The Rare African Park Where Elephants Are Thriving

China has announced it will end its elephant ivory trade at the end of 2017. Helps start the year with knowing that will happen :D:D China says it will shut down ivory trade by end of 2017 China to Shut Down Its Ivory Trade by the End of 2017

The Worst Wildlife Conservation Stories of 2016

And it's horrifying http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2016/12/specials/vanishing/?sr=fbCNN121616extinction,extinction%201049PMStoryLink&linkId=32484395

Ivory prices in China plummet hopefully showing a positive change for once:D: Ivory price drop 'signals waning Chinese demand'

Article on plight of northern white rhino Rangers protect three of the last remaining northern white rhinos in the world

An interesting story on saving the Totoaba from poachers. Their swim bladders are the only thing taken, and they're sent to China to make soup. What a waste. On the Brink of Extinction: Saving the Totoaba in the Sea of Cortez | California Diver Magazine

An interesting article on the Totoaba, a large fish which only lives in the Sea of Cortez and is about to become extinct due to poachers, and a demand from China for their swim bladders: On the Brink of Extinction: Saving the Totoaba in the Sea of Cortez | California Diver Magazine

Hi Could I find you to support this petition. The wild life in Tanzania is suffering the worst attacks and killings by poachers ever. Tanzania has lost 50% if it's elephant population in 3 months time. Please sign & share it on twitter and facebook if you have: Tanzania: Stop the poaching...

Hi Could I find you to support this petition. The wild life in Tanzania is suffering the worst attacks and killings by poachers ever. Tanzania has lost 50% if it's elephant population in 3 months time. Please sign: Tanzania: Stop the poaching of elephants!