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August 1, 2022
Communities, Conservation, Ecosystems, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Keystone Species, Tiger, Wildlife, Wildlife HabitatThe tiger population in Nepal increases by 290% while human-tiger conflicts rise
Marking the International Tiger Day that fell on July 29, the authorities of Nepal expressed concern over the increased number of conflicts with humans although the tiger population far exceeding global conservation expectations.
Source: ABC News
July 27, 2022
Communities, Community engagement, Conservation, Ecosystems, Endangered Fauna and Flora, Rhino HabitatRe-introduction of white rhinos in Zimbabwe community-owned land makes history
Villagers in western Zimbabwe voluntarily donate land nearby the southern boundary of Hwange National Park enabling the release of white rhinos. The community will retain ownership of the land while securing well-compensated jobs.
Source: Mongabay
Wild cheetahs, declared extinct in 1952, to be reintroduced to their natural habitat in India
India’s supreme court announced that African Cheetahs – a vital part of the country’s ecosystem could be brought back to a safe location in India.
Source: The Guardian
July 19, 2022
Biodiversity, Climate, Communities, Community engagement, Conservation, Ecosystems, Elephant habitats, Endangered Fauna and Flora, LionsAfrican leaders’ summit identifies strategy to conserve protected areas on land and sea
African leaders meet for the first time at Africa’s first continent-wide summit in Kigali. Strategies for nature conservation of protected areas on land and sea with plans to halt and reverse habitat and species loss are scheduled to be discussed.
Source: The Guardian
Incredibly rare video captures hostility between rhinos and lions
Incredibly rare and thrilling footage, showing a pack of lions in an stand-off with rhinos outside Kruger National Park
Source: Independent
Study reveals the need to strengthen relationship between park managers and communities to curb illegal activities
Uganda’s Kibale National Park, although renowned as a primate haven, primate species are often ensnared in traps laid out for other animals.
Source: Mongabay
July 5, 2022
Community engagement, Lions, Trophy hunting, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife TrackingStudy on how banning of trophy hunting imports helps wildlife conservation
UK witnesses a minimum of 10 lion trophies and those of other rare species being imported annually in addition to body parts of 7,000 species including lions, rhinos, elephants and polar bears. UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on banning trophy hunting.
Source: The Guardian
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