Researchers map Africa's snaring crisis, calling for sustainable solutions

The thunder of a rifle echoes across the Savannah. Antelope scatter as birds of all feathers take to the air. A dull thud ...
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Hunting industry’s hidden value: R45-billion boost for South Africa’s economy and conservation efforts

South Africa’s hunting sector generates about R45-billion ($2.5-billion) for the economy annually, creating badly needed jobs while conserving habitat and wildlife, according to the findings of a new ...
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Why are conservationists alarmed about Botswana’s biggest elephant hunt?

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Oaitse Nawa, founder of the Botswana-based Elephant Protection Society (EPS), said the number of ...
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Communities near South Africa's Kruger National Park prefer wildlife-friendly ways to earn a living over killing animals

Kruger National Park is a flagship South African conservation area home to lions, elephants, rhinos, and leopards. Tourists from all over the world flock to the park to see wildlife. But people living ...
The Conversation

Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk – how to manage the trade

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
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Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk. How to manage the trade?

One of the most pressing issues of our time is the wild meat trade. Why? Because it's consumed by millions and puts billions at risk from emerging diseases. It provides food and income for some of the ...