Scientific innovation offers new weapon against rhino poaching
“We have demonstrated, beyond scientific doubt, that the process is completely safe for the animal and effective in making the horn detectable through international customs nuclear security systems,” says Wits University Professor James Larkin who is also the Chief Scientific Officer of the Rhisotope Project.
Relentless poaching of rhino
SA has lost 103 rhinos to poachers in the first three months of the year, forestry, fisheries and the environment minister Dion George disclosed on Monday. This equates to an average of 34.33 rhinos a month, very similar to the monthly poaching rate of 35 rhinos over the previous 12 months (420 rhinos annually). “This underscores […]
Impact of Snares
Project: The Impact of Snares on Wildlife Poaching Embedded Page
Kulu’s Journey Official Trailer
Pangolin: Kulu’s JourneyOfficial Trailer | Netflix A man finds new purpose when he helps rescue a baby pangolin, one of the most trafficked animals in the world, in a sting operation in South Africa. He leaves the city and embarks on a heartfelt mission to rehabilitate and prepare the vulnerable animal for a life of […]
Coal hunters encircle Africa’s first wilderness and rhino sanctuary
The mineral commodities market is tightening its noose around one of Africa’s oldest game reserves, with a renewed flurry of coal, gas and mineral prospecting applications on the park’s boundaries.
SA sports stars rally around conservation
A glittering array of South African sports stars have joined business giants and the local golf community in rallying around conservation with the launch of the new Conservation Cup golf tournament at Pearl Valley this September. The Conservation Cup will be a 27-hole team tournament contested by two teams – each captained by a sporting […]
Rhino dehorning has made a massive impact in Kruger Park
Pongola Game Reserve (24-26 May 2024) Northern KZN, South Africa
Beats in the Bush 2024
Beats in the Bush 2024 The 2024 Event will again provide a platform for The Fisher Foundation to spread its message of conservation education to the festival goers and the local community. Find Out More
Poaching could see the end of the Kruger National Park
Poaching in the world-renowned Kruger National Park could spell the end of its existence if it is not curbed, says Richard Sowry, a regional ranger at the KNP’s Pafuri camp.
Wildlife crime: Rhino poaching levels remain dire, but good news from Kruger
Wildlife crime: Rhino poaching levels remain dire, but good news from Kruger By Fred Kockottdailymaverick.co.za Innovative collaborations that help address wildlife crime in the Kruger area are to come under the spotlight this week. Wildlife crime is complex, with no silver bullet as a solution. It’s entangled in the very fabric of our society. But there are […]
