Study Highlights Dangers of Declaring Conservation Success Too Soon

Study highlights dangers of declaring conservation success too soon

The IUCN Red List has long been the globally recognized gauge for assessing how close to extinction a given species is. An improvement in the species’ conservation status from a higher to a lower threat category, known as downlisting, can signal conservation success. But a recent study says this must be done cautiously to avoid […]

Communities Choose Compassion: A Humane Future for Wildlife

By Biological Conservation (World Animal protection) For decades, South Africa has stood at the center of a global debate over trophy hunting. At the heart of this controversy lies Kruger National Park, a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary and tourism magnet. While international hunters have long flocked to the region to kill iconic species for sport, questions about the ethical, ecological, and economic impact of trophy hunting have only intensi…

Communities Favour Wildlife Friendly Conservation over Trophy Hunting in South Africa - New Study - Farmers Review Africa

23rd July 2025 – A groundbreaking new study from World Animal Protection reveals that the vast majority of community members living near Kruger National Park in South Africa support humane, wildlife-friendly conservation and are ready to move away from trophy hunting in favour of more ethical alternatives that protect both animals and livelihoods. Based on interviews with […] The post Communities Favour Wildlife Friendly Conservation over Trophy…

Kruger Communities Reject Trophy Hunting, Back Ethical Conservation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kruger-communities-reject-trophy-hunting-back-ethical-conservation/South African communities bordering Kruger National Park overwhelmingly support transitioning from trophy hunting to wildlife-friendly conservation models, according to a World Animal Protection study released July 2025. The research, based on 1,550 household interviews across 12 c…