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SA. Adverts target rhino horn consumers

22/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, South Africa, Wildlife

“Rhino horn is made of the same stuff as human nails. Still want some?” Conservation organisations WWF and TRAFFIC are running a series of myth-busting adverts aimed at encouraging Vietnamese citizens to stop buying or consuming rhino horn. Click here to read the story from SouthAfrica.info

Saving the Rhino’s Skin? Calls for Rhino Horn Legalisation Grow

21/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

With the number of rhinos poached increasing despite government efforts, could legalising the trade in rhino horn solve the problem? It’s controversial and the main impetus for legalisation is coming from South Africa but is it a viable solution? We don’t know the answer but one thing is certain; if we are going to save this magnificent mammal we need[…]

Chinese police seize ivory, rhino horn and live animals in illegal wildlife trade clampdown

20/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

Some good news at last. Although it would be foolish to believe that the amount of illegal wildlife products seized represents anything more than a fraction of the total trade, the investigations and seizures in Beijing and elsewhere in the country are a positive demonstration of the seriousness of China’s strengthened commitment to fighting illegal wildlife trade. Click here to[…]

How to Save a Fish … a Lake and a People

20/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation

Fish stocks in Lake Malawi have declined by more than 90% in the last two decades because of a drop in water levels, over-fishing and rapid population growth. Local environmentalists are working to turn the situation around. Click here to read the IPS article

Best Bird Books for Africa

19/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

With nearly 2,300 species to be seen – of which about 1,500 are found nowhere else, Africa offers a lifetime of birding opportunities. So which books should you use? In this article, Keith Betton presents his views. Click here to read Keith Betton’s recommendations

#PHOTO TIP – What is the difference between FX format and DX format?

19/05/2013 Martin Camera gear, Photo Tips, Photography

One of the decisions that confronts photographers when buying a new camera is what format to choose.It can be very confusing as there does not seem to be any uniform sustem governing the way that formats are named, so it is tough to know exactly how to compare them. For those buying a DSLR the choice is a bit simpler[…]

Eight countries submit action plans to combat illegal trade in elephant ivory

19/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

CITES received plans from China, Kenya, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Uganda, Tanzania and Viet Nam – identified as primary source, transit and import countries affected by the illegal trade in ivory. Click here to read the story from UN News Centre

Can Economics Save The African Rhino?

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

If unchecked, the seemingly insatiable demand for the horn could result in the extinction of wild rhinos within two decades. This has led African governments to consider radical — and contradictory — proposals for saving Africa’s rhinos. Click here to read the full story

In Vietnam, Rhino Horns are Worth Their Weight in Gold

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

No better place than Vietnam to launch a new campaign to end the illegal international trade in rhino horns that is taking the animal to the edge of extinction. Click here to read the story from Inter Press Service (IPS)

African leaders must emulate Chinese celebrities to save elephants

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

Another top notch article from #PaulaKahumbu, this time writing for the Guardian. Click here to read Paula’s article

Kenya – Does the judiciary hinder the war against poaching?

16/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

A timely opinion from Dr Mordecai Ogada questions whether we should be celebrating the judiciary’s new found awareness or asking why it has taken them so long to wake up and smell the coffee. Click here to read the full story

On World Migratory Bird Day, UN calls for greater protection of habitats

15/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Migration, Wildlife

As an estimated 50 billion birds commence their annual migrations, the critical staging areas they need to complete these journeys continue to be degraded or are disappearing completely, the United Nations today warned on this year’s World Migratory Bird Day. Click here to read this from the UN News Centre

First grey whale spotted south of the equator

15/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

Astonishing news from Walvis Bay, Namibia, where scientists from the Namibian Dolphin project on Tuesday confirmed the sighting of a grey whale. Click here to read the full article in UK’s Guardian

#PHOTO TIP – Avoid the shakes – Keeping it steady on safari.

15/05/2013 Martin Camera gear, Photo Tips, Photography, Wildlife

OK, the first thing to say is that there’s no rocket science here, this is pretty basic stuff. BUT, if you can get the basics right it makes the complicated stuff much easier. Of course the best way of keeping your camera steady is to use a tripod but there are some occasions when that is simply not practical. One[…]

Fund launched to support families of wildlife rangers killed on duty

15/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

40 rangers killed every year by poachers. Now NABU has launched a unique support programme to provide financial assistance to the families that are left behind. Founded in 1899, NABU (NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION UNION), is one of the oldest and largest environment associations in Germany. The association encompasses more than 450,000 members and sponsors, who commit themselves to the conservation[…]

Cheetah cubs born in Namibia’s Okonjima Nature Reserve

14/05/2013 Martin Conservation, Namibia, Wildlife

AfriCat saw the first ever cheetah cubs to be born in the Okonjima Nature Reserve since the establishement of the Cheetah Rehabilitation Programme in November 2000. The cubs were born to a cheetah named Dizzy. Click here to read this article from Namibia Economist newspaper

Kenyan conservation director charged with ivory smuggling – Claims she was framed.

14/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife

Amboseli Trust for Elephants director charged with illegal ivory posession. Click here to read the Amboseli Trust for Elephants statement.

Customs arrests foreigners over attempts to export elephant tusks

14/05/2013 Martin Africa, Conservation, Wildlife

Nigeria Customs Service arrested 2 Chinese and a Malian for attempting to smuggle 21kg of ivory and tusks out of the country. click here to read the article from Nigeria’s Daily Trust newspaper.