Habitat loss

Chimpanzees: We Are Betraying These Kindred Spirits

By pushing these beautiful beings to extinction we are shutting the door on discovering our own evolutionary history.

Botswana’s Elephants: Myths vs Facts

In the final analysis, the southern African countries represented at the Kasane Conference appear intent on moving against science and cogent argument.

Namibia’s Wild Desert Horses Face Extinction

There might be about one or two pregnant mares still, but that is about it.

35 More Baby Elephants Being Sent From Zimbabwe to Lives of Hell in China

Many of these babies will still be breast feeding. Scientists say they will never fully recover from the trauma.

Some Giraffe Subspecies Are at Risk of Extinction

Two out of nine subspecies of giraffe are listed by IUCN as critically endangered, while others are considered endangered, vulnerable and near threatened.

New Knowledge About Tigers Could Help to Protect Them

Preserving what is left of tigers’ genetic diversity will mean ensuring that all remaining subspecies are taken into account, say the researchers.

More Disturbing Rhino Deaths

Although rhinos were once widespread throughout Africa, only about 5,000 black rhinos remain.

How Many Hippos Are Too Many?

Once human settlements get established in the former (hippo) range, it would not be politically feasible to later evacuate people for the sake of reclaiming hippo habitat.

Tragic End to Botched Rhino Relocation

As a result of decades of poaching for rhino horn, numbers of rhinos have plummeted across Africa. There are only about 5 000 black rhinos left in Africa and about 745 live in Kenya.

Network for Animals’ Supporters Just Made History

Perhaps the most moving moment of the experience came when the elephants were released. Without hesitation they walked out of the elephant carriers and headed off into the wild, without a backward glance.

Mission Jumbo: The Elephant Countdown. Two Days to Go.

The helicopters have arrived, the game capture team is in position. So far so good!

Mission Jumbo: The Countdown Begins. Three Days to Go.

“It is a proud moment for NFA,” said David Barritt, NFA’s campaign director.

Waiting for Freedom

Rhino poaching is driven by demand for rhino horn, primarily from Vietnam and other parts of Asia where it is used as a traditional medicine.

South Africa’s Famed Wildlife Is at Risk

When wildlife becomes a commodity as it has done in South Africa, the welfare of animals becomes secondary.

ASI and NFA Honor Daphne Sheldrick

“Daphne was a giant among animal lovers,” said David Barritt, NFA campaign director and a spokesperson for ASI. “We honour her life’s work and we pledge to continue doing everything in our power to protect the wild animals and wild places of Africa.”

Hunters Should Stop Using Lead Bullets and Help Save the Vultures

Concern over the threat to scavenging raptors is increasing. Recent research has shown that lead poisoning can have negative effects even if it doesn’t kill the birds.

UK Expands the Kill Zone for Badgers

In spite of a lack of convincing evidence that its policies are helping to eradicate a strain of tuberculosis that strikes cattle, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced in September that it would allocate an additional 11 licenses to kill badgers in parts of Devon, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and Cheshire. […]

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