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There is a promising trend of growing research and training in statistical ecology in Africa.
We analysed the legal systems regulating the wildlife trade in China. Here’s what we found.
Elephants avoided areas where others were poached.
Helicoptering heavy herbivores across Africa is no laughing matter.
Nigeria must improve biodiversity awareness among its citizens to stem animal poaching and halt biodiversity loss.
Most South African provinces are favourable for the establishment of a new invasive alien pest, which may lead to the extinction of native cycad species.
A new review of the status of African elephants finds scientific grounds for dividing them into two species, and reports that both have suffered drastic population declines since 1990.
Elephants use their giant incisors to dig holes, impress rivals and rest weary trunks. But as so many continue to be killed for their ivory, he question is whether they are destined to be tuskless.
Global conservation efforts have suffered during the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s sadly ironic, because avoiding habitat loss is a cost-effective way to prevent pandemics.
Forest rangers were subjected to occupational violence by their employers. This in turn can provoke a violent reaction to illegal activities, resulting in violent policing tendencies.
Satellite technology and machine learning are helping track down illegal and environmentally damaging ‘dark fleets’ of fishing boats.
The death toll stands at nearly 400 elephants of both sexes and all ages.
A new study forecasts that thousands of miles of new road construction will cut through tiger habitat across Asia by 2050. Planning can make these projects more tiger-friendly.
Protected areas in Nigeria are generally hampered by limited funds and resources.
Kenya can save its roan population if it re-stocks from other countries, eliminates poaching and improves their habitat.
Attacks on chimpanzees are happening at an alarming rate, within and outside national parks.
Earth-orbiting satellites and AI tools can track fishing vessels around the world.
New report reveals big cats are kept in awful conditions. But the link to poaching in the wild is not clear cut.
In light of Botswana’s decision to allow trophy hunting again, new evidence suggests elephant poaching has been on the rise.
Top contributors
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Lecturer in the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University
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Research Associate, Department of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand; Chief Research Officer, Good Governance Africa; Managing Director, Harvey Economics Pty Ltd.
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Visiting Professor, University of Kent
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Professor of Conservation and Applied Resource Economics, University of Kent
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Professor of International Politics, University of Sheffield
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Professor and Chair, Southwestern Environmental Science and Policy, Northern Arizona University
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Professor, Forest Resources Management, University of Ilorin
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation Biology, University of Reading
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Environmental Social Scientist, Newcastle University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Cape Town
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Vétérinaire, expert CITES, Muséum national d’histoire naturelle (MNHN)
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Director, Environment Institute, Adelaide University
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Lecturer, Course Convenor and Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Cape Town
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Professor of human resource development, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau