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SA Hunters Vulture Conservation (10-minute video)

SA Hunters Vulture Conservation (10-minute video)

The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association has integrated vulture conservation into their wildlife management approach, recognizing these birds as essential "clean-up crews" in the ecosystem. Their commitment to responsible hunting practices benefits these threatened raptors through several targeted initiatives. The Association runs anti-poisoning campaigns addressing deliberate and

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Wildlife Economy (5-minute Video)

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Wildlife Economy (5-minute Video)

The seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 to offer a roadmap for addressing pressing environmental challenges by 2030. But what does that have to do with anti-poaching efforts in Africa? The Wildlife Economy is a “thing”, as unpalatable as it may be to animal rights

Politicians Versus Professionals (or Grab the Money!)

Politicians Versus Professionals (or Grab the Money!)

By Prof Brian Child State agencies have played a central and often remarkable role in the conservation of wild resources in many countries (including forests, wildlife, drylands, and fisheries). However, conservation requirements, the role of the state, and the capacity of state agencies are changing rapidly. The fulcrum of governance

Succulent Plant Conservation (5-minute Video)

Succulent Plant Conservation (5-minute Video)

South Africa has an extraordinary diversity of succulent plants, around 40% of the world's total, with incredible endemism rates. The Succulent Karoo, spanning from the Western Cape into Namibia, represents one of only two arid biodiversity hotspots worldwide. This semi-desert receives minimal winter rainfall (50-200mm annually) but hosts

What to do About Charcoal?

What to do About Charcoal?

Charcoal's Role in African Energy Charcoal production and trade employs millions of people across Africa. It is the primary cooking fuel in many African cities, with demand rising due to population growth and rural-to-urban migration. In rural Sub-Saharan Africa, where 80% of residential energy is used for cooking,

Jaws of Death (5-minute Video)

Jaws of Death (5-minute Video)

A gin trap is a mechanical device with a simple yet brutal design. In Mozambique, rural blacksmiths use rudimentary materials and tools to make gin traps from old car springs. The typical components include: 1. Metal Jaws: Usually made of steel or iron, these semi-circular components form the gripping mechanism.

Standing Too Close to the Elephant – The Amboseli Smoke and Mirrors Show

Standing Too Close to the Elephant – The Amboseli Smoke and Mirrors Show

By Hank's Voice The video Tuskers: Saving the Last Gentle Giants, produced by the animal rights organization Humane Society International (HSI), seeks to convince viewers that Amboseli's super tuskers are on the brink of extinction—unless trophy hunting in Tanzania is banned. But is that really