Landmark Foundation’s collared female leopard shot has been shot by a farmer in the Northern Cape.
Author Archives: Martina Polley
Australia to ban import of lion trophies from South Africa
A permanent ban on the importation of lion parts, including trophies, is planned by Australia in an effort to put an end to South Africa’s lion breeding industry.
Europeans opposed to canned hunting explore ways of banning trophies
Conservationist Ian Michler met European lawyers, politicians, NGOs and the media this month to discuss ways of introducing a ban on the importation of canned lion hunting trophies into Europe.
Mpumalanga community calls for harsher sentences for rhino poaching crimes
Mpumalanga locals publicly condemn the number of officials involved in rhino poaching and call for heavier sentences to be applied to all public servants found guilty of rhino poaching.
Lack of resources and skills hamper wildlife law enforcement
Is our government really doing all they can to combat rhino poaching? In a report investigating the challenges facing the enforcement of South Africa’s environmental laws, shortages in resources, skills and multiple, changing legislations have been identified as the most serious shortcomings.
