Tag: Wildlife Preservation
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CITES Ivory Trade Reform: Local Communities Key, Jacobsohn
Western groups under scrutiny as CITES ivory trade decision lands Conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn has sparked a robust debate about the best path to protecting African wildlife, especially elephants, after a recent CITES decision on the ivory trade. In her assessment, Western animal-rights organizations have too often dictated approaches that fail to address the realities on…
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KWS Faces Decision on Preserving Legendary Super Tusker Craig’s Remains
Introduction: The End of an Era for Africa’s Iconic Super Tusker The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced on January 3, 2026, that it is weighing options for preserving the remains of Craig, one of Africa’s most recognizable and oldest super tuskers. Craig’s death in Amboseli National Park has sparked a national and international conversation about…
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KWS to Decide on Preservation of Legendary Super Tusker Craig After His Death
Overview: A legend passes and a policy question emerges The death of Craig, one of Africa’s most iconic and oldest super tuskers, has set in motion a debate that goes beyond the fate of a single elephant. In Amboseli National Park, researchers, conservationists, and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) are weighing options for what to…
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Breakthrough Chlamydia Vaccine Approved for Koalas in Australia
First Chlamydia Vaccine for Koalas Approved in Australia In a groundbreaking development for wildlife conservation, Australia has recently approved the world’s first vaccine designed specifically to protect koalas from chlamydia. This infectious disease has been a significant contributor to the declining koala population, linked to half of all koala deaths in the wild. Importance of…