Browsing the archives for the Thoughts, opinions, observations category
This month’s book is The Lizard King: The True Crimes and Passions of the World’s Greatest Reptile Smugglers by Bryan Christy.
Book Summary: The Lizard King takes the reader on a thrilling journey into the heart of the reptile smuggling world.
Infamous animal trafficker Anson Wong – who was recently arrested in Malaysia – [...]
Should trade in rhino horn be legalized?
A vigorous debate about the controversial idea of legalizing trade in rhino horn has erupted and is now in full swing on social media networks and the blogosphere.
Supporters such as Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) claim that legal trade would be tightly monitored and a way to [...]
Listen to a one-hour discussion of the illegal rhino horn trade on The WildLife with Laurel Neme.
Recently, I had the exciting opportunity to be a guest on “The WildLife”, a radio talk show hosted by Dr. Laurel Neme. We discussed the illegal trade in rhino horn and the fact that because rhino horn has no [...]
40-something supermodel Elle Macpherson has apparently been duped into thinking rhino horn has medicinal benefits.
Is aging beauty Elle Macpherson ignorant, gullible, or just plain clueless?
In a recent Sunday Times interview by Mark Edmonds, the has-been supermodel outraged wildlife conservationists, activists, and concerned individuals when she casually mentioned that she takes powdered rhino horn.
Apparently oblivious [...]
There is a growing opinion among some conservationists, activists, and the general public that it is time to make a bold and very public statement in order to protect rhinos from the killing crisis that is poised to push these majestic creatures even closer to extinction.
As many of you are now aware, Assam has announced [...]
Every now and then, we all need to take a “cute” break. Enjoy!
This adorable baby white rhino named “Eco” is just four weeks old, and he’s out for a romp with his mum at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There’s nothing cuter than a baby [...]
If you would like to add your supportive voice to Assam’s decision to publicly burn its rhino horn stockpile, here’s what you can do.
Assam is planning to publicly burn its stockpile of 1,571 rhino horns in order to let would-be rhino poachers and rhino horn consumers know that rhino horn has no monetary or medicinal [...]
Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick, one of the world’s leading authorities on rhinos and elephants, lends her voice to the public burning of rhino horn stockpiles in Assam.
With kind permission from wildlife advocate and conservationist Azam Siddiqui, we present an excerpt from Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick’s message to Assam wildlife authorities.
A National Geographic article about South Africa’s rhino poaching crisis has pointed the public finger where it belongs: China.
In a much-appreciated public analysis that was long overdue, National Geographic broke away from popular media platitudes and explained China’s role in the rhino poaching epidemic that has hit South Africa.
Here’s a quick look at the [...]
UK-based Save the Rhino International has posted a statement regarding the recent uproar surrounding the charity’s ties to sport hunting.
The recent stir caused by Save the Rhino International’s partnership with Safari Club International, a trophy hunting organization, has prompted the charity to post a response on its website.
Click here to read the entire statement. [...]
