Elephants on the march across African borders as fatalities are on the rise

Elephants on the march across African borders as fatalities are on the rise

The climate crisis is pushing elephants on a forced migration across borders in southern Africa in search of water, creating problems for national parks and conservation efforts. In recent weeks, Zimbabwe’s elephants have been crossing the country’s borders into Botswana, officials said on Tuesday. Exactly how many elephants are affected is not yet known. The […]

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Wildlife charity snare ‘mafia-type’ poachers trafficking ‘huge’ 0K ivory shipment

Wildlife charity snare ‘mafia-type’ poachers trafficking ‘huge’ $100K ivory shipment

A wildlife crime charity has smashed a “mafia-type” smuggling ring taking more than £95,000-worth of ivory out of Africa. A six-day operation by Conservation Justice, part of the EAGLE Network, and local agency partners in Gabon was described as a “significant turning point in the relentless fight against the illegal ivory trade”. Operatives for the […]

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Terrified mother elephant and calf pelted with fireballs in heartbreaking images

Terrified mother elephant and calf pelted with fireballs in heartbreaking images

Furious villagers launched fireballs at a terrified elephant mother and her calf in an attempt to scare them away from a settlement. The majestic creatures were cruelly attacked by locals in eastern India, prompting an outcry from animal rights activists around the world. Disturbing images, taken in Bishnupur, show the panicked animals fleeing as residents […]

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