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VOLUME 34

Why do Southern African Conservationists and Communities Support Hunting?

Why do Southern African Conservationists and Communities Support Hunting?

By Prof Brian Child The spread of Western civilization was synonymous with the spread of domestic species and the domination of nature, often with deleterious consequences (Monbiot 2022). Importantly, the economic superiority of domestic species did not drive this, but because, for deep historical reasons, farmers owned livestock but were

Using Trade to Counter Poaching (5-minute Video)

Using Trade to Counter Poaching (5-minute Video)

Trade bans don't stop poaching. The issue is that a powerful NGO anti-use lobby comprising many interest groups generates funding from these trade bans. They campaign to raise money to "save the elephant" by ensuring a ban on the ivory trade remains. Their narrative is that

How to Start an Anti-poaching Program (5-minute Video)

How to Start an Anti-poaching Program (5-minute Video)

Mark Haldane from Zambeze Delta Safaris (ZDS) has sage advice for anybody starting in the hunting industry. Winning the local community over. The job will get much easier when they feel the absolute benefits of living alongside wildlife. The most important step was probably the community meat drop. A small

The African Savanna Elephant: Status, Biology and Management

The African Savanna Elephant: Status, Biology and Management

By Douglas Wise I was stimulated to write this review as a consequence of reading Part 2 of Dick Laws’ autobiography, entitled “Hippos’ Tears and Elephants’ Tusks.” I hadn’t realised that the battle between “preservationists” and “sustainable users” was raging over 50 years ago. I didn’t know Dr