Island has put buoys, lines and nets confiscated from criminal shark poachers to good use – and made a BRIDGE out of them The bridge, called the Genius River Bridge, is on Cocos Island in Costa Rica The entire island is a national park and surrounded by wildlife-rich waters Poachers involved in the gruesome practice of … Read more
A pack of dogs have been trained to protect South Africa’s wildlife – and have already saved 45 rhinos from being poached. Many breeds of dog from beagles to bloodhounds have been used to protect the endangered species from poachers. The dogs begin training from birth and learn how to handle all the pressures of … Read more
At least six rhinos have been killed in southern Africa after the region’s tourism was stopped because of coronavirus. Bostwana Vice-President Slumber Tsogwane announced on March 24 that the movement of people from neighbouring countries had been restricted. He also said that non-citizens trying to enter the country from countries such as the UK and … Read more
BBC travel presenter Simon Reeve warns that the lockdown has left animals vulnerable to poachers – even in parks and conservancies Many rangers and guides at national parks across the globe are being laid off This is leaving endangered animals unprotected and poaching has increased Rhinos have been killed in Africa in tourist areas considered … Read more
Kenya’s only female white giraffe and her calf are killed by poachers – leaving just ONE in the world The white giraffe and her calf were killed by poachers in Garissa, eastern Kenya Members of the Ishaqbini Hirola Community said only one white giraffe remains The last remaining white giraffe is a male calf born … Read more
Lock-ins guaranteed! Rent this pub-turned-holiday-home and you can pull pints at your leisure (and stays cost just £17 per person a night) The Poachers Arms is a former pub in the Peak District and many of the original features remain Guests at the quirky holiday home can pre-order any booze they’d like on tap and … Read more