US Confectioner Makes “Elephant Chocolates” in Support of Conservation in Kenya
A confectioner in the United States is launching a special limited edition of hand-made “elephant chocolates” with proceeds from sales going to support efforts...
Transportation Industry Leaders Pledge to Help Combat Illicit Wildlife Trade
Leaders of the global transportation industry have signed a new declaration committing themselves to major steps to help fight trafficking in wildlife products. United...
Kenyan police seize 39 elephant tusks, arrest suspected smuggle
Kenyan police have seized 39 elephant tusks and arrested a man believed to be a dealer in poached wildlife products. Acting on a tip-off,...
Half the World Could Face Severe Water Stress by 2030 – Report
Nearly half of the world's population could suffer severe water stress by 2030, a development that is likely to damage the well-being of millions...
Improving efficiency in Kenyan forests could cut emissions and boost economic gain – Report
Raising efficiency in Kenya’s forestry sector could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 27 per cent over 2010 levels, help the East African country meet...
Construction Noise to blame for Lions straying out of Nairobi National Park
Noise from road construction scares lions from Nairobi National Park, conservationist Paula Kahumbu has explained, following three incidents in two months. Kahumbu, who is...
Vancouver Fashion Week turns spotlight towards endangered elephants
The Vancouver Fashion Week turned the spotlight toward endangered elephants, when Elephantasia hit the runway as part of the event’s second-to-last night. Produced by...
Kenya Wildlife Service carrying out exercise to identify Elephants’ reaction to new railway
Kenya wildlife Service officials are carrying out an exercise to identify elephants’ reaction to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) encroaching through Tsavo National Park....
Six poachers sentenced to 15 years in prison
The Louis Trichardt Magistrates Court in Limpopo has sentenced five rhino poachers to 15 years each behind bars, and a sixth man to ten...
Illegal wildlife trafficking on the rise in Uganda
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) have said illegal wildlife trafficking is on the rise as Uganda and the...
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Nairobi National Park Development Plans Reignite Conservation Debate
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Nairobi National Park Must Not Become a Zoo
By Paula Kahumbu
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Nations, Partners Pledge $6.4 Billion for Ocean Conservation at Mombasa Summit
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Elephants Learn to Ignore Drones, Opening New Doors for Research
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