Staff Writer

Wildlife utilization is an integral part of the Namibian economy. There would be no reason to keep the wildlife if it had no tangible value. It boils down to land use, cows and plows, if not wildlife. Lindsey (2011) found that approximately 16-26 million kg of game meat per year

Poachers based on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River upstream of Victoria Falls can easily monitor buffalo movement on the Zimbabwean side. As the herds move back and forth from the river to drink, the poachers can get ahead and lay their snares across established corridors. John Laing from

We have been successful in shaping the environment to best suit our needs. Agriculture and industrialization evolved through the quest to make life more comfortable, but these activities have impacted the biodiversity of ecosystems around the globe.  Biodiversity is an essential indicator of ecological functioning. The decrease in biodiversity is

In the rugged landscapes of Spain, gamekeepers of Spain emerge as the unsung guardians of wilderness. Their role extends beyond preserving ecosystems; they are the frontline defenders against poaching. With an innate understanding of the terrain, gamekeepers navigate the vastness, tirelessly monitoring and safeguarding the diverse fauna and flora. Their

When Snarebusters undertake snare removal operations, they encounter various types of snares and traps, which can be divided into groups. From small subsistence snaring to poaching with rifles and dogs, these wildlife warriors have seen it all. Eugene Troskie heads up Snarebusters and has incredible insight into how the poachers