The illegal wildlife trade has reached “devastating” levels with armed guards now forced to keep round-the-clock patrols to protect endangered species. The far east is no longer the sole focus of the fight against illegal ivory, with experts warning that the UK is increasingly becoming a “major hub” for the contraband. Simon Burns MP believes an "unprecedented spike in … [Read more...]
People vs. poachers
Global activism site Avaaz recently got Thailand's Prime Minister to promise to shut down her country’s ivory trade. But for every victory, there are hundreds more animals facing extinction, and time is running out. To truly win, they need to grow a team focused on beating the poachers and profiteers. Every day, a long list of majestic creatures are cruelly slaughtered by … [Read more...]
A contribution to rhino anti-poaching considerations
The Sophia Foundation supports and promotes a reverence and love for all living beings and the natural environment. The impulse to write this paper comes out of a deep concern for the rhino that are being killed for their horn. We ask why it is that despite all the money and efforts being spent on anti-poaching the rhino death toll is escalating at a rate that threatens the … [Read more...]
Faith leaders tell Prince Philip about illegal wildlife trade
Statements by leaders of 34 religious traditions were presented to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh last month as part of a major initiative linking religions and conservation groups in opposing the illegal wildlife trade, which is annihilating the world’s rare and endangered species. The statements were presented to Prince Philip (one of ARC’s founders and WWF President Emeritus) … [Read more...]
Former army general joins war against rhino poaching
In an ongoing fight against rhino poaching, South African National Parks (SANParks) has acquired the services of a retired army Major General to oversee the overall anti-poaching operations in Kruger National Park, the area hardest hit by poaching. Dr David Mabunda, SANParks Chief Executive Officer, said that the introduction of sixty-year-old Major General (retired) Johan … [Read more...]
Illegal wildlife trade killing biodiversity
There is growing concern about the impact that illegal trade in is having on wildlife populations world-wide, while the potential risk posed to indigenous species should these imported alien animals escape, is also cause for concern. Every year thousands of animals are removed from their natural habitats and smuggled between countries all over the world for the pet trade or … [Read more...]
