Eskom Carnage on Vultures Continues

Vultures in Africa are decreasing at an alarming rate with multiple threats causing a steep decline in their numbers. One of these being the negative impact the Eskom grid has on the survival of the vultures. Cape Vultures are classified as regionally endangered and globally vulnerable with under 4000 breeding pairs left.  The Cape Vulture is the only...

Brilliant Wildlife Photo

 Photo Isak Pretorius! Blackbacked Jackal and Ruppell's Vulture https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post/async/embed/dialog/?source=3&url=%2Fisakpretorius.wildlifephotography%2Fphotos%2Fa.355221167864735.87758.352430004810518%2F896195040434009%2F%3Ftype%3D1 ...

Real hunters support responsible utilization of free ranging game

Recent events in the wildlife and hunting arena spurred worldwide condemnation of certain practices, latest of which was the shooting of a collared lion in Zimbabwe.  It placed the spotlight on hunting and prompted responsible hunters that put conservation of nature and natural resources first and foremost, to call upon all hunters to refrain from participating in unacceptable...

Illegal poisoning of wildlife on the increase

The recent death of vultures, Blue Cranes, Brown Hyenas and other wildlife due to illegal poisoning should be a wake-up call for South African conservation authorities, law enforcement agencies and conservationists. While rhinos faced a grave poaching threat, other equally important wildlife species, especially scavengers and predators are at risk of joining rhinos on the route of steep...