Mystery as 11 elephants are found dead in Zimbabwe: Poaching ruled out as animals all retained their tusks The carcasses were discovered in Pandamasue Forest in the west of the country Cyanide poisoning has also been ruled out as a cause of the elephants’ deaths Blood samples have been taken to a laboratory to determine what … Read more
Facebook is accused of trying to influence Government policies by poaching Whitehall officials who have worked in online regulation with big money jobs The social media giant has reportedly poached 10 former officials recently It is facing questions over issues including online hate and the tax it pays MP Damian Collins: ‘They are doing this … Read more
Jaguar poaching has increased more than 200-FOLD in the last five years, driven by demand from Chinese consumers for claws, teeth, and bone powder used in medicinal paste Researchers documented more than 800 poached jaguars over five years Law enforcement intercepted the jaguars in South and Central America Jaguar teeth and claws are prized as … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic is fuelling an increase in poaching in Asia, a wildlife charity has warned. COVID-19 and the associated lockdown is giving poachers ‘free reign’ to hunt protected species, according to the Wildlife Conservation Charity, a US-based non-profit with plots around the world. In particular, three critically endangered giant ibis have been killed in … Read more