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Juvenile baboon almost killed by thick wire snare cutting deep into her neck

Juvenile baboon almost killed by thick wire snare cutting deep into her neck

March 2, 2022February 26, 2022 Supertrooper 1 Comment

CAPE TOWN – Animal welfare officers saved a juvenile baboon from certain death over the weekend after removing a large wire snare that had sliced deep into her neck. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s (CoGH SPCA) wildlife section was contacted by NCC Environmental Services to assist in the rescue of the young female baboon […]

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Elephant Calf is Rescued From Snare

Elephant Calf is Rescued From Snare

January 5, 2022January 1, 2022 Supertrooper 2 Comments

Zimbabwe rescuers found a lone elephant calf entangled in a trapping snare with her ear cut nearly all the way through. The elephant calf was found dragging the snare and had noticeable signs of having been attacked by hyenas. Spotted by fishermen in the area, the calf was found to be 18-months old, an age […]

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Jaw Traps and Snares: The Terrible Threat to India’s Wildlife

Jaw Traps and Snares: The Terrible Threat to India’s Wildlife

March 6, 2021April 2, 2021 Supertrooper Leave a comment

Today, the wild animals of the world face myriad threats that are steadily wiping out populations across the planet. As a wildlife conservation charity, Wildlife SOS comes across many animals that find themselves in inconceivable situations, oftentimes due to human interference. One of the most dangerous threats that we have rescued many animals from, is […]

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Snare Poaching Increasing In Kruger National Park

Snare Poaching Increasing In Kruger National Park

October 4, 2019December 14, 2021 Supertrooper 3 Comments

SANParks have reported an increase in the discovery of snares laid by poachers in the Kruger National Park. It is suspected that the snares are used to trap animals for illegal bushmeat trade. A snare is a wire loop, either hung from a tree or placed in the grass or small bushes, in an effort […]

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POLL: Should the use of snares be banned in the UK?

POLL: Should the use of snares be banned in the UK?

August 13, 2016February 18, 2021 Supertrooper 13 Comments

There was a documentary released recently which looked at ‘balance’ in journalism and politics. It pointed out how the desire for balance can actually skew the real story – take climate change for example. The vast majority of scientists now believe that climate change is real. However, news stories about the subject are obliged to […]

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