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A look at who opposed Trump lifting import ban of elephant trophies

Nov 21, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: elephant, Nikela Blog, trophy hunting, wildlife conservation Tagged: ban, Conservation Action Trust, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Donald Trump, elephant conservation, Humane Society, Leonardo DiCaprio, trophy hunting, United States, USFWS, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Bad news for elephants swept the internet like wildfire. However, the response was swift and the ban on elephant trophies may yet stay in place. US President Donald Trump and his Department of Interior Affairs Secretary Ryan Zinke have halted the reversal of a ban onLouzel Lombard Steyn importation of elephant hunt trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The sudden decision follows global outcry and protests from animal rights groups. The announcement was first tweeted by the American President, saying, “[I’ve] put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will…

What is true wildlife rescue and rehabilitation anyway?

Oct 25, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, Illegal trade, Nikela Blog, Poaching, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation Tagged: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Liz Hoyle, Natalie Rogers, rehabilitation, rescue center, rescue/rehab, rhino orphanage, Rhino Revolution

Visitor beware! Not all wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is what it appears to be. Take a look at what it really is. We live in a world where conservation is indispensable in the survival of animals everywhere. With so much negativity surrounding animal tourism which sometimes goes under the guise of ‘conservation efforts’, just what is true wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and how can we tell the difference between an organisation saving a species and an organisation making money from them? In my quest to find these answers, I spoke to some of the people working tirelessly to save the…