Conservationists outraged after big tusker elephant shot in Zimbabwe by German hunter October 18, 2015 Apparently the worldwide outrage over the death of Cecil the lion has had no impact on the sport hunting community. A German hunter has… Continue Reading
Dispute over plan to erect Cecil the lion memorial statue August 20, 2015 An initiative to build a life-sized statue to remember Cecil the poached lion is erupting in controversy. The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force says it has already… Continue Reading
Cecil the lion’s brother alive despite reports Jericho was victim of illegal hunt August 2, 2015 First horror, now relief in Zimbabwe. Despite reports that Jericho, brother of Cecil the lion, was poached, the lion is thriving. And even more… Continue Reading
Zimbabwe’s beloved lion, Cecil, killed by sport hunters July 24, 2015 **UPDATE July 28 from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force concludes an American hunter from Minnesota, not Spanish hunter, killed Cecil. “On or about the… Continue Reading
Robert Mugabe to nosh on elephants, lion for his 91st birthday February 22, 2015 Over the next few days, two elephants, a “trophy lion,” two buffaloes, two sable antelopes and fives impalas will be slaughtered to be the centrepieces… Continue Reading
One step forward, one step back for elephants January 10, 2015 First, the good news. Ivory sales have been banned at a fourth major department store in Hong Kong. Under pressure from animal welfare activists… 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
