MWA recently conducted a vital operation at Karingani Game Reserve, dehorning four white rhinos—three males and one female. This preventative measure aims to reduce their appeal to poachers and enhance their protection. Rhino horns are highly valued in illegal wildlife markets for their purported medicinal properties and as status symbols. By removing the horns, we decrease their allure to poachers, thus reducing the risk of these animals being targeted for their valuable horns. To find out more click on the link! #wildlifeconservation #sustainability #biodiversityconservation #mozambique #mozambiquewildlife #africa #whiterhino #rhinodehorning #sdgs #lifeonland #partnershipsforthegoals
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African wild dogs are truly fascinating! Known for their complex social structures and teamwork in hunting, these social predators are essential to their ecosystems. As apex predators, meaning they sit at the top of the food chain with no natural predators, they help keep prey populations in check. Sadly, these incredible animals are endangered due to habitat loss and conflicts with humans. It's crucial we take action to protect them and their habitats. #GlobalHumaneConservationFundofAfrica #GlobalHumaneAfrica #GlobalHumane #KeystoneSpecies #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #AfricanWildDog
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Did you know that you could be inadvertently involved in South Africa's lions - and other wild animals - exploitation? 💔 In South Africa, lions and other big cats are bred for commercial purposes, such as cub petting, entertainment, “canned” or captive trophy hunting, and trade. Tourists are often encouraged to support these businesses under the false pretense that they are “conservation programs”. In fact, paying to play with lion cubs, using them as photo props, or visiting predator parks in South Africa fuels the cruel commercial captive breeding - and killing - industry. When we reduce this demand, we can influence and reduce the supply. Be part of the change! 1️⃣ Never visit or support any facilities that offer interaction with wildlife (such as cub petting or walking with lions), or that breed and trade wildlife. 2️⃣ Join HSI/Europe in demanding a ban on trophy hunting imports in UE. 👉 hsi.org/notinmyworld #HSIEurope #NotInMyWorld #StopTrophyHunting #stoptrophyhuntingimports
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South Luangwa National Park, on a game drive from Tafika Camp Africa's wild dogs, also called painted dogs or painted wolves, are unlike any other canines on the planet. These stunning animals are known for their vibrant, patchwork coats and highly social behaviour. Here are a few fascinating facts: Wild dogs have an intricate system of vocalizations, gestures, and even sneezes to make group decisions, especially when deciding to hunt. They are among Africa's most effective predators, with success rates in hunts as high as 80%, thanks to their extraordinary teamwork and endurance. With less than 7,000 individuals left in the wild, wild dogs are one of Africa's most endangered predators, mainly due to habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict. Yet the pack here near Tafika Camp is growing and its members are in good health. Wild dogs have strong social bonds, caring for the sick, old, and injured members of their pack, showcasing an incredible sense of community. As the sun sets, casting a golden glow over the Zambian wilderness, these wild dogs play, reminding us of Africa's untamed beauty and the urgent need to protect these extraordinary creatures. #africa #pickyourtraveldesignerwisely #wilddogs #painteddogs #safari #afrika #yourtraveldesigneryourchoice
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This seizure of of 48 lemurs and 1,076 star tortoises shows why it's so important that TRAFFIC focuses on the systems and networks behind wildlife trafficking: with the scale and complexity of organised crime, focusing only on anti-poaching is not enough The lemurs and tortoises were caught illegally in Madagascar, taken to Indonesian Sumatra, loaded onto a ship and brought ashore in Thailand, with a plan to transport them to Bangkok, then onto Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, where they are popular pets and considered lucky charms.) https://lnkd.in/eBvyp-e9
Thai-US Seizes 48 Lemurs and 1,076 Tortoises from Wildlife Trafficking Ring
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The true trophy lies not in the act of hunting, but in preserving these magnificent creatures for future generations. Lippie and Willem, two critically endangered black rhinos, were victims of a system that, despite intentions of conservation, fuels demand for their extinction. Conservation shouldn’t come with the price tag of a life lost. Let’s rethink what it means to protect wildlife—by keeping them alive. I stand with those calling for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the permits for the import of their remains. Let’s lead by example and put an end to the practice of trophy hunting. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #SaveTheRhinos #EndTrophyHunting #ProtectEndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation #StopPoaching #SustainableConservation #NoTrophyImports #RhinoConservation #PreserveNature #AnimalRights #FightExtinction
U.S. trophy hunters slaughtered two critically endangered black rhinos named Lippie and Willem, ages 28 and 31, in Namibia. Now the rhino-killers are asking the U.S. government for permits to import their body parts or products into the United States. Although hunters pay exorbitant fees that are supposed to go toward conservation in Namibia — and some of the money does go toward keeping some animals safe from poaching — this use-based system perpetuates demand that's leading rhinos down the path to extinction. No endangered species should be killed or imported for thrills or decor. As a major endpoint for hunting trophies from all over the world, the United States should lead in stamping out this practice. Join us in urging the Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the permits to import trophies made from Lippie and Willem's remains to the U.S. ➡️ https://biodiv.us/3NiKpJW 📷: by Brett Hartl/CBD
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Despite the growing #biodiversity crisis, it is still legal to hunt #endangered species for trophies: elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions and polar bears are often victims of this cruel practice. A perhaps even sadder note is that the #EU is the world's second largest importer of #hunting trophies, with almost 15,000 hunting trophies of individual animals imported between 2014 and 2018 alone. The hunting lobby is very powerful and has gone to great lengths to try to justify the ''need'' to continue this cruel and unnecessary practice. Fortunately, over 30 NGOs from Africa and Europe have joined forces and produced a report that debunks every single one of the industry's claims using concrete facts. In this carousel, we have collected some myths vs. facts. To learn others, visit: https://bit.ly/3S6ws3P
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🚨Stop the Slaughter of Endangered Animals for Profit‼️ Two critically endangered black rhinos, Lippie and Willem, aged 28 and 31, were brutally killed by U.S. trophy hunters in Namibia. Now, these hunters are asking the U.S. government for permission to bring the rhinos’ body parts back into the country. This is nothing short of appalling. As one of the biggest destinations for hunting trophies, the United States must take the lead in ending this horrific practice. Black rhinos, already on the brink of extinction, deserve protection, not slaughter. These animals were living sentient beings with names, not trophies to display. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can only issue these import permits if trophy hunting is proven to benefit the survival of the species — but in the case of these rhinos, that’s simply not true. While hunters may pay large fees claiming to support conservation, this system still fuels demand that drives rhinos toward extinction. This is not conservation — it’s exploitation! 🚨CALL TO ACTION ‼️ Please, Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the permits to bring these rhinos’ remains into the country! Stand up for endangered species and help put an end to this senseless killing once and for all. Every voice matters — act now before it’s too late‼️ #EndTrophyHunting #SaveTheRhinos #StopTheSlaughter #ProtectEndangeredSpecies #NoMoreTrophies #WildlifeConservationNow #RhinosAreNotTrophies #FightForWildlife #BanTrophyImports #CompassionOverKilling
U.S. trophy hunters slaughtered two critically endangered black rhinos named Lippie and Willem, ages 28 and 31, in Namibia. Now the rhino-killers are asking the U.S. government for permits to import their body parts or products into the United States. Although hunters pay exorbitant fees that are supposed to go toward conservation in Namibia — and some of the money does go toward keeping some animals safe from poaching — this use-based system perpetuates demand that's leading rhinos down the path to extinction. No endangered species should be killed or imported for thrills or decor. As a major endpoint for hunting trophies from all over the world, the United States should lead in stamping out this practice. Join us in urging the Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the permits to import trophies made from Lippie and Willem's remains to the U.S. ➡️ https://biodiv.us/3NiKpJW 📷: by Brett Hartl/CBD
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U.S. trophy hunters slaughtered two critically endangered black rhinos named Lippie and Willem, ages 28 and 31, in Namibia. Now the rhino-killers are asking the U.S. government for permits to import their body parts or products into the United States. Although hunters pay exorbitant fees that are supposed to go toward conservation in Namibia — and some of the money does go toward keeping some animals safe from poaching — this use-based system perpetuates demand that's leading rhinos down the path to extinction. No endangered species should be killed or imported for thrills or decor. As a major endpoint for hunting trophies from all over the world, the United States should lead in stamping out this practice. Join us in urging the Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the permits to import trophies made from Lippie and Willem's remains to the U.S. ➡️ https://biodiv.us/3NiKpJW 📷: by Brett Hartl/CBD
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Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) is a program with the goal of using the collective expertise within AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums to save threatened species. One SAFE animal here at the Utica Zoo is the African Lion. Over the past 25 years, the world’s African Lion population has been cut in half! 🦁 Today there are only between 20,000 and 30,000 African Lions remaining, and they are actually missing from 92% of their historic range. This has occurred because of habitat loss, loss of prey, targeted poaching, trophy hunting, and more. https://lnkd.in/emVr3Asv 📍 The Association of Zoos and Aquariums #UticaZoo #AZA #AfricanLion #SAFE #AZASafeChallenge #FunThatMatters
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