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The value of South Africa’s wildlife shouldn’t be in the hands of wealthy foreign hunters (commentary)

By Stephanie Klarmann South Africa’s conservation debate is too often anchored within the blunt slogan, “If it pays, it stays ...
People

Two Orcas in South Africa Are Hunting Great White Sharks and Eating Their Livers, Research Finds

Scientists found that two killer whales are responsible for eight great white shark deaths near South Africa Two orcas whales are hunting and eating great white sharks, according to new research. A ...
Opinion

The impact of trophy hunting: 40,508 animals killed in South Africa

Discover the shocking statistic of 40,508 wild animals killed by trophy hunters in South Africa in 2024, and explore the ethical and ecological implications of a conservation model that prioritises ...
The Conversation

Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting – South African study

Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal ...
The Conversation

South Africa’s wildlife ranches can offer solutions to Africa’s growing conservation challenges

Zebras stand in a ranch in South Africa. Francois Louw/Shutterstock These impacts bring into question the resilience of protected areas where conservation is funded by donations, state budgets and, in ...