“She devoted her whole life to wildlife” Theresa Warth, the “Elephant Lady” of Wasara Game Ranch, Chiredzi Conservancy, Zimbabwe, died on June 2, 2015. “We do not know any details yet,” posted Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force founder Johnny Rodrigues, “but it seems she was in Harare and collapsed. For those who did not know Theresa, […]
Zimbabwe defends export of elephants
by Johnny Rodrigues 12th January 2015 Acting Zimbabwe environment minister Walter Mzembi has stated that Zimbabwe will not be deterred from exporting 62 baby elephants to China, France, and the United Arab Emirates. Mzembi said that Zimbabwe has in excess of 80 000 elephants, but only has the capacity for 42,000. We don’t believe this […]
Update re: Baby elephants captured for export to China
8th December 2014 UPDATE ON ELEPHANTS CAPTURED FOR EXPORT Further to our last report, http://wp.me/p4pKmM-WQ, we have now been informed that 36 elephants have been captured for export to China. Of the 36, one has already died and the meat was shared out between the people at the boma. We are extremely distressed that the […]
Ian Player, 87, saved South African rhinos from extinction, only to see them at risk again
“Player was a true gentleman and one of the best conservationists in Africa” JOHANNESBURG, South Africa––“We were deeply saddened to learn that Dr. Ian Player passed away this morning after suffering a stroke last week,” Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force chair Johnny Rodrigues e-mailed to ANIMALS 24-7 early on November 30, 2014, seven hours before […]
Baby elephants abducted for export to China
26th November 2014 We have received some very disturbing reports of animals being captured in Hwange National Park for export to China. Tourists and visitors to Hwange have complained about this. Apparently, China has ordered a certain number of animals, amongst which are 30 lions. So far, 34 baby elephants, 7 lions and about 10 […]
Trophy hunters vs. horn poachers: an arms race that rhinos can only lose
Hunting money has raised the “floor price” for rhino horn WASHINGTON D.C., WINDHOEK, JOHANNESBURG–– Who covets rhino horn most, Vietnamese nouveau riché who believe powdered rhino horn can cure them of cancer, or U.S. trophy hunters willing to pay almost any price to hob nob with the elite of Safari Club International? Who is really to […]
U.S. proposal to “protect” African lions hands their heads to hunters
Double-edged proposal to list African lions as a “threatened” species WASHINGTON D.C.––“Wild” African lions may in the future exist only as a species cultivated for trophy hunting, anticipates an October 29, 2014 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposal to list them as a “threatened” species. Published in the October 29, 2014 edition of the Federal Register, […]
Mac Bailey, Zimbabwean conservationist, killed by crocs
Mac Bailey, a retired school administrator believed to have been in his sixties, was killed by a 14-foot crocodile on July 6, 2014 while dragging his boat up the bank of Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, near the Gache Gache Lodge. The crocodile was shot at the scene. Eulogized Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force chair Johnny Rodrigues, “Mac […]
Elephant researcher Sharon Pincott gives up on Zimbabwe
Spent 13 years trying to protect Hwange herd & habitat HARARE, Zimbabwe––Upset by alleged land grabs and poaching involving people well-connected within the Robert Mugabe government, Australian elephant researcher Sharon Pincott on April 16, 2014 e-mailed to ANIMALS 24-7 that she is reluctantly leaving Zimbabwe and giving up a 13-year […]
Animals Asia Foundation saves Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre and halts Zimbabwe/China baby elephant deal––in same week
“This is a week we will never forget” HONG KONG, HANOI, HARARE––The Animals Asia Foundation on January 16, 2013 won a six-month battle against the ordered eviction of the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre from the edge of Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam––and just three days later won the cancellation of a controversial sale of baby […]
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