South Africa police officer allegedly caught with rhino horns during sting January 19, 2015 A police officer who was allegedly caught in possession of rhino horns during a sting operation has been released on bail. Christopher Gumbi, 48,… Continue Reading
Interpol thwarts wildlife trafficking ring; nabs environmental fugitives December 24, 2014 Interpol has dealt a series of blows to environmental criminals, poachers and those toiling in the illegal wildlife trade. This month alone, the international police… Continue Reading
Baby elephants stolen in Zimbabwe destined for Chinese zoos December 3, 2014 Elephants, lions and other animals are being captured in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park to be sold to buyers in China, according to animal rights activists…. Continue Reading
Remember the orphaned baby rhino Gertjie? He has a new BFF, a little lamb October 22, 2014 Last June, Critter Files told our readers labout how Gertjie was so grief-stricken after his mother’s death that he couldn’t sleep alone. That sparked a… Continue Reading
Manta Ray traffickers busted in Indonesia, four poachers arrested October 3, 2014 Indonesia is home to the largest shark fisheries on earth and being so large, it’s not surprising that the trafficking of sharks and rays… Continue Reading
Elephant Satao known for his long tusks killed by poachers June 16, 2014 For 45 years, Satao the elephant has roamed Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. The elephant was renowned for his overly long tusks which were… Continue Reading
Gruesome elephant poacher tells his story February 5, 2014 This man deserves to be in jail for the rest of his life. The ruthless poacher who kills elephants for the high price of… Continue Reading
