Posts Tagged ‘poaching syndicate’

Nearly 200 Rhinos Killed in Zimbabwe Over Three Years

Black rhino Diceros bicornis for article about 200 rhino killed in Zimbabwe by poachers funded by Chinese demand

About 200 rhino have reportedly been killed by poachers in Zimbabwe over the last three years, and wildlife officials warn that international and regional poaching syndicates are benefiting from local cooperation.

Disappointing news: Zimbabwe may have lost a quarter of its rhino population in just three years, due to the increasing strength of organized poaching syndicates and a network of local support.

8-Year-Old and Grandma Caught Poaching Tigers

Tiger image for article about boy and grandma poaching tigers in Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve

A shocking discovery by forest guards in the Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve exposes a family business built on killing tigers.

Learning from grandma is usually a good thing. But not this time: An eight-year-old boy and his grandmother were arrested after laying a steel trap to kill a tiger.

The pair was caught adjacent to the Indo-Nepal border, in the Manguraha jungle area.

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