Conservation Watch Environment Zululand pangolin project launched . . . where the species became locally extinct 70 years ago Written by rovingreporters August 9, 2020August 9, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Hope takes flight as birds set free The rehabilitation and release of three poisoned vultures is celebrated as threats to the species’ survival escalate, writes Will Western One swallow doesn’t make a summer, but the release of three critically endangered vultures really is reason to cheer, say conservationists. The African white-backed vultures had been nursed back to health after eating from a […] Written by rovingreporters July 6, 2020July 10, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment Fallen rangers: Deadly militia attack in Virunga Twelve rangers have fallen victim to senseless killings in Africa’s oldest national park. Fred Kockott reports FREE TO REPUBLISH (see terms below) Virunga National Park officials say 17 people were killed in a sustained attack not far from the park’s headquarters. Armed rebel groups involved in poaching and illegal charcoal production are believed to be […] Written by rovingreporters April 25, 2020December 9, 2020
Environment Park expansion holds hope for Africa’s big tuskers Eight of Africa’s remaining 30 “big tuskers” live in South Africa’s Tembe Elephant Park. The park is set to expand by up to 26,000 hectares, allowing its elephant herds to grow. The park is owned and managed by local communities. First published by Mongabay.com Matthew Hattingh and Mlu Mdletshe report DURBAN, South Africa — There […] Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2019November 20, 2019