Tag: Kruger National Park
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Kruger National Park Deluge: Evacuations and Closures Amid Record Rainfall
Heavy rains strain Kruger National Park operations South Africa’s Kruger National Park, one of the nation’s most cherished wildlife sanctuaries, is grappling with the aftereffects of persistent, heavy rainfall sweeping through Limpopo and Mpumalanga. SANParks has mobilized every available asset, from management teams to rangers and aviation crews, to manage flood risks, safeguard visitors, and…
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Kruger National Park floods: Evacuations, gate closures, and a Red Level 10 alert
Background: Heavy rains test South Africa’s iconic reserve Kruger National Park, South Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuary, is contending with persistent and heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The downpours have transformed parts of the park into flood-prone terrain, complicating operations for SANParks, rangers, pilots, and concessionaires alike. While rain is a normal part of the…
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Kruger National Park Deluge: Evacuations, Gate Closures, and a Red Alert
Heavy rainfall grips Kruger National Park South Africa’s world-renowned Kruger National Park, home to the Big Five and a cornerstone of conservation, is grappling with persistent, heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. As floodwaters rise, park management has been forced to mobilize all available resources, from rangers to pilots, to safeguard visitors, staff, and wildlife…
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route Bringing Rhino Horns from South Africa Through Singapore
Unraveling a Transcontinental Trail Across continents and continents of distance, a covert traffic network has persisted for years: the illegal trade in rhino horn. Recent investigations surrounding a shipment intercepted at Changi Airport in Singapore have shed light on a wider, perilous route that begins in South Africa and winds through hubs like Singapore before…
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Inside the 9,000km rhino horn smuggling route from South Africa to Singapore
Overview: A 9,000km trafficking corridor The investigation into rhino horn trafficking reveals a sprawling, transcontinental route that begins in Africa’s wildlife heartlands and ends in the urban hubs of Southeast Asia. Across continents, criminal networks exploit legal loopholes, transport corridors, and the high demand for rhino horn to move contraband worth millions of dollars. At…