In South Africa, Tigers and Other Captive Predators Are Still Exploited for Profit. Legislation Offers Pitiful Protection therevelator.org/south-africa-t…

Macaques are intelligent, emotional, thoughtful... yet sadly, they are one of the most exploited and misunderstood wild animals on Earth. #InternationalMacaqueWeek (1/7)

Beyond ethical considerations, the science on TH super tuskers is clearly against any benefits of the practice. As the UK bill to ban the import of hunting trophies is being debated, the science must take precedence over the spin of special interests.
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UK MPs debating Bill to ban trophy imports should consider SA's new biodiversity law enshrining that killing wildlife for pleasure & to acquire body parts as status symbols has no place in the future of sustainable tourism or biodiversity. politicshome.com/members/articl…

2 more Amboseli super tuskers have been killed by trophy hunters, bringing the total to 5. Why is no action being taken to stop this small cabal of hunt operators driven purely by greed who are wiping out these rarest of elephants? ONLY 10 REMAIN.
africageographic.com/stories/ambose…

Some good news! Pakistan horror zoo reborn as rehab centre. Veterinarian Dr Amir Khalil, who oversaw Kaavan's relocation from the zoo by FOUR PAWS International, says it 'now holds hope'.
todayonline.com/world/pakistan…

If you enjoyed Paul O'Grady's 'Great Elephant Adventure' then come along, meet Lek in person & see her latest film detailing the plight of Asian elephants 'Elephant Mother' 👉Tickets & more info: bit.ly/3QlEeXk #ElephantMother #UKTour #SaveElephantFoundation

Statement from ifaw on the killing of super tusker elephants in TZ by trophy hunters.
ifaw.org/press-releases… #pushforprogress via ifaw

Contrary to Botsw's claims of 'too many elephants', worrying trends show otherwise: numbers have
decreased by 25% in areas open to hunting and increased by 28% in areas closed to hunting. Similarly in Zimbabwe where another false narrative is promoted.
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…

Trophy hunters claim the huge fees paid to kill threatened wildlife are vital to conservation & communities, yet when asked for evidence (eg money trails, official audits, proof of receipt, etc) are unable to provide it. Where is all the money going & why is it hidden?

The Conservatives have left Britain one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Almost half of our bird species and a quarter of our mammal species are at risk of extinction. Labour promises to turn this around.
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Rare tuskers gunned down by trophy hunters in TZ. We await evidence that the hunting fees paid to kill them went to TZ's conservation & communities.
occrp.org/en/37-ccblog/c… via Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

#Kerala is #India 's hellhole for elephant torture & it's only getting worse. Visitors should consider boycotting travel to India until this is addressed by the govt.

Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve in sweeping win for climate advocates.
edition.cnn.com/2024/04/19/cli…

New US rule to restrict import of elephant hunting trophies is a good step but was weakened by bowing to hunting groups. The UK bill on trophy imports must avoid that mistake & not be swayed by the disinformation & self-interest of those opposing it.
newsweek.com/its-2024-not-1…

Indigenous leaders want to protect whales from climate change by granting them legal personhood npr.org/2024/04/03/124…

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Endangered Amboseli super-tuskers killed by trophy hunters
From ActionForElephantsUK

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