Wildlife crime: a conceptual definition
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Wildlife crime is a biodiversity threat of anthropocentric origin that causes perturbing levels of biodiversity loss,
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Wildlife crime is a biodiversity threat of anthropocentric origin that causes perturbing levels of biodiversity loss,
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Several parallel projects are running across the world to save the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), one of Africa’s captivating and iconic wildlife species.
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World Animal Protection is today calling on the South African Government to stand by its commitment to shut down the country’s cruel commercial captive lion breeding industry for good.
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In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities. This is far more than the country’s wild population, estimated at 3,500 individuals.
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For years, industry critics have argued that South Africa’s captive lions are inbred—but a new study shows that may not be the case.
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Giraffe are an endless source of fascination for scientists and a highlight on any African safari.