Ivory Road: Will elephants be extinct by 2025? Will elephants be extinct by 2025? Ivory road explains how the road leads to elephant collaring being such a necessary measure. It talks about what the road ahead looks like for African elephants. Ivory road gives a brief summary of the elephant poaching crisis and possible waysContinue reading “Ivory Road: Will elephants be extinct by 2025?”
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The evolution of a conservation intern
The evolution of a conservation intern By Fortunate M. Phaka parallax WcMgcq Everyone involved in conservation has a story of how it all began. Some had passion for wildlife and it translated into a lifelong dedication. Some got involved after finding out that our destruction of the environment eventually affects our wellbeing. Others got involvedContinue reading “The evolution of a conservation intern”
Video: What happened to the lions?
Video: What happened to the lions? The year is 2050 and the global population of wild lions is zero. After spending almost 4 weeks in South Africa hoping to see the mighty king of the jungle a tourist starts asking “What happened to the lions?” Despite warnings from experts and pleas from activists we couldContinue reading “Video: What happened to the lions?”
The Rhino’s Last Shot
The Rhino’s Last Shot Most efforts to save rhinos from extinction have been focused on protection and taking out the poaching foot soldiers; the people responsible for shooting rhinos and hacking off their horns. The rhinos’ last shot in race against extinction could be demand reduction campaigns, stricter laws and political will by concerned governments.
Wake Up!
Wake Up! Easter Island was once a pristine tropical island thriving with life, primarily in the form of palm forests. After the arrival of Polynesian settlers, however, the ecosystem was transformed into a barren desert. These early inhabitants known as the Rapa Nui used the palm trees and their products for virtually everything: food, shelter,Continue reading “Wake Up!”
The Sixth Extinction–Changing Our Ways Now
The Sixth Extinction–Changing Our Ways Now People and wildlife will always have to compete for resources and space as long as people reside in areas where animals are also present. Some civilizations have had conflicts with the local wildlife, either from competing for resources or because of risks with livelihoods. Prime examples of wildlife skirmishesContinue reading “The Sixth Extinction–Changing Our Ways Now”
Cecil the Lion: What His Death Means
Cecil the Lion: What His Death Means Who was Cecil the Lion? Cecil was an African lion who roamed a national park in Zimbabwe. He was well liked by tourists for his distinctive mane, and he was the leader of a large pride that dominated certain areas within the park. He was a key playerContinue reading “Cecil the Lion: What His Death Means”
Vietnamese Youth Helping Keep Rhino Wild
Vietnamese Youth Helping Keep Rhino Wild By Fortunate M. Phaka (Youth 4 African Wildlife Project Leader)
Conservation and Capitalism: A Love Story
Conservation and Capitalism: A Love Story parallax WcMgcq Conservation and Capitalism: A Love Story parallax WcMgcq Conservation; “The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of wildlife and of natural resources such as forests, soil, and water” The intentions of conservation look good on paper, but we must ask ourselves if conservation is becoming more neoliberal inContinue reading “Conservation and Capitalism: A Love Story”
Non- Profits in the New Age: Changes that must be made
Non- Profits in the New Age: Changes that must be made By Olivia Goldring (Y4AW 2015 intern) It’s so hard to attract a person’s attention. It is even harder to make a person care. Ask ad agencies trying to market their newest product or even your friend whose eyes are glued to his smart phoneContinue reading “Non- Profits in the New Age: Changes that must be made”