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Database paves the way for first study to compare wild animal hunting patterns in African tropical forests

Advances in data availability and accessibility have resulted in a new study on wild animal hunting in African tropical forests. It suggests that the commercial trade in wild-sourced meat is ...
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Hunting industry’s hidden value: R45-billion boost for South Africa’s economy and conservation efforts

South Africa’s hunting sector generates about R45-billion ($2.5-billion) for the economy annually, creating badly needed jobs while conserving habitat and wildlife, according to the findings of a new ...
Phys.org

Communities near South Africa's Kruger National Park prefer wildlife-friendly ways to earn a living over killing animals

Kruger National Park is a flagship South African conservation area home to lions, elephants, rhinos, and leopards. Tourists from all over the world flock to the park to see wildlife. But people living ...
The Conversation

Global trade in wild animals is soaring – South Africa’s laws aren’t doing enough to prevent harm

Neil D’Cruze works for an international NGO, World Animal Protection as the Global Head of Wildlife Research. Angie Elwin works for an international NGO, World Animal Protection as a Wildlife Research ...
The Conversation

Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk – how to manage the trade

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