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Zimbabwe Wants to Dehorn Its 800 Rhinos to Prevent Poaching
“We want to send a message to poachers that they will not get much if they come to Zimbabwe.”
I Fought African Militias to Protect Rhinos from Extinction
From the comfort of Sydney, I'd read how rhino horn was now worth more than gold or cocaine. That one fact transported me to African lion country, staking out poachers with an ancient rifle.
How Anti-Terrorism Tactics Are Being Used to Fight Elephant Poaching
Lieutenant Colonel Faye Cuevas is using her 19 years of intelligence service to help protect elephants.
China Bans Sale of Endangered Animals as Food
The Chinese government banned the production and sale of food made from state-protected wild animals last week, promising to update the list of what’s protected every five years as populations in the wild recover or take a dive.
Can the US Ivory Ban Actually Stop Poaching?
The US has enacted a near-total ban of ivory as elephant face increasing poaching threats.
South African Court Overturns Ban on Domestic Trade in Rhino Horn
South Africa saw a drop in the number of rhinos killed in 2015, but a record number of the animals were slaughtered in Namibia and Zimbabwe, primarily to satisfy Asian demand for rhino horn.
'Blood Does Not Buy Goodwill': Hunting Study Calls Into Question US Approach to Wildlife Management
US officials say legal hunting of some species helps to discourage poaching and keep populations from interfering with humans and livestock — but a pair of researchers say that's partly a myth.
Legally Killing Wolves Is Putting Them More at Risk from Poachers
Some governments say legal wolf culls strengthen conservation efforts, but others think differently.
In Photos: The Largest Burning of Ivory in History
VICE News witnessed the torching 105 tons of ivory worth an estimated $105 million over the weekend in a bid to highlight the impact of poaching.
Kenya Just Incinerated Millions of Dollars Worth of Elephant Tusk and Rhino Horn
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over the world's largest ivory burn on Saturday, which destroyed an estimated $150 million worth of trophies otherwise destined for sale on the black market.
Tigers Are Making a Comeback for the First Time in a Century
The first international tiger census since 2010 shows significant progress in many nations, but improvement is hampered by widespread deforestation, development, and poaching.