Tag: Wildlife Protection
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Experience: I Live as a Crane — Protecting the World’s Cranes
Introduction: A Lifecycle of Conservation Crane conservation is more than a motto; it is a functional lifetime of work at the International Crane Foundation (ICF). Established in 1973, ICF has devoted its resources to safeguarding the world’s 15 crane species, many of which are endangered or vulnerable due to habitat loss, climate change, and unregulated…
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Conservation in the Global South erases human rights, researchers say
Introduction: a troubling paradox Two decades ago, a routine counterpoise between wildlife protection and local life turned deadly for a farmer in Nepal. Shikharam Chaudhary was accused of aiding his son’s involvement in a deed tied to a stolen rhino horn. What followed—interrogation, alleged waterboarding, and confinement—shines a harsh light on a broader pattern: conservation…
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Conservationist Stands Firm: Local Communities Are Africa’s Best Shield for Wildlife, Not Western Groups
Context: CITES Ivory Trade Rejection Sparks Debate In the wake of a recent rejection by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) regarding proposed ivory trade measures, a sharp debate has emerged over how best to protect Africa’s iconic wildlife. Conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn openly criticized Western animal rights…
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Kenya Mourns Beloved ‘Super Tusker’ Elephant Craig, A Symbol Of Wildlife Protection
Introduction: A Nation Bids Farewell to a Living Legend Kenya is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic wildlife ambassadors, a male elephant known as “Craig,” or the beloved “super tusker.” At 54 years old, Craig’s life in the wild spanned decades of change for Kenya’s elephant populations, including a sharp rise in…
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Kenya Mourns Craig the Super Tusker: A Symbol of Elephant Protection
Kenya Remembers Craig, the Beloved Super Tusker Kenya is grieving the loss of one of its most famous residents in the wild: Craig, a towering bull elephant known to locals and researchers as a “super tusker.” At age 54, the venerable elephant died in his natural habitat, leaving behind a legacy that many say helped…
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Kenya Mourns Beloved ‘Super Tusker’ Craig, Symbol of Wildlife Triumphs
A Nation Says Goodbye to a Living Legend Kenya is paying homage to Craig, a colossal and revered male elephant whose long life in the wild has become a powerful emblem of Kenya’s battling spirit against ivory poaching. At an estimated age of 54, Craig’s death marks not only the loss of a solitary giant…
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Kenya Mourns Beloved ‘Super Tusker’ Craig: A Life of Courage in the Wild
Kenya Bids Farewell to a Legend Kenyan conservationists and communities are mourning the loss of Craig, a famed “super tusker” whose towering ivory and long life in the wild became a emblem of the country’s evolving stance against poaching. At age 54, Craig’s death marks the end of an era, but also a milestone in…
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Kenya Honors Beloved ‘Super Tusker’ Craig as Conservation Milestone Reaches 54 Years
Tribute to a Legend: Kenya Mourns Craig, the Super Tusker Kenya is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic residents, a bull elephant known widely as Craig, celebrated for his extraordinary tusks and long life in the wild. At age 54, the veteran survivor became a symbol of the country’s evolving efforts to…
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New Game Reserves Set to Reshape Rural Life in Tanzania
Introduction: A New Era for Tanzania’s Rural Landscape Tanzania is expanding its network of game reserves, a move that observers say could redefine rural life across the country. The initiative aims to balance conservation with sustainable livelihoods, inviting local communities to actively participate in wildlife management, tourism, and ecosystem stewardship. As large swaths of savannah…
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Protecting Tokerau Beach Dunes: Campaign Urges Stop to Motorised Destruction
Rising Concern Over Dune Destruction at Tokerau Beach The pristine dunes of Tokerau Beach, long cherished for their ecological value and natural beauty, are facing increasing pressure from motorised vehicles. Residents, scientists, and conservation groups say that both two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles are driving across the sands and through dune vegetation, causing erosion, habitat loss,…