@dendres.bsky.social
advocate for elephants & wildlife; founding member of Action for Elephants UK
Conservationist Oaitse Nawa, founder of Elephants Protection Society, talks about his mission to mitigate HEC in Botswana & end trophy hunting there. He addresses all the talking points of the TH debate & debunks the myths spread by the pro-hunt lobby.
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Ecoflix Podcast With Oaitse Nawa - Banner - Ecoflix | Empowering Change
David speaks to Oaitse Nawa a father, safari guide and conservationist who runs the Elephants Protection Society, an NGO tackling the growing conflict between people and elephants in Botswana. As huma...
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April 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Conservationist Oaitse Nawa, founder of Elephants Protection Society, talks about his mission to mitigate HEC in Botswana & end trophy hunting there. He addresses all the talking points of the TH debate & debunks the myths spread by the pro-hunt lobby.
watch.ecoflix.com/what-s-new/v...
watch.ecoflix.com/what-s-new/v...
Great news! Canada's groundbreaking legislation will ban the new captivity of elephants & apes, prohibit breeding, and ban their use in performances.
Why won't the UK take similar action? @biaza.bsky.social
#endelephantcaptivity #endgreatapescaptivity
worldanimalnews.com/canadian-sen...
Why won't the UK take similar action? @biaza.bsky.social
#endelephantcaptivity #endgreatapescaptivity
worldanimalnews.com/canadian-sen...
Breaking The Chains: Canadian Senate Passes Bill To Ban Captivity Of Elephants & Great Apes - World Animal News
The protection of elephants and great apes in Canada has taken a significant step forward as Bill S-15 moves closer to becoming law following its adoption in the Senate. This groundbreaking legislatio...
worldanimalnews.com
December 19, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Great news! Canada's groundbreaking legislation will ban the new captivity of elephants & apes, prohibit breeding, and ban their use in performances.
Why won't the UK take similar action? @biaza.bsky.social
#endelephantcaptivity #endgreatapescaptivity
worldanimalnews.com/canadian-sen...
Why won't the UK take similar action? @biaza.bsky.social
#endelephantcaptivity #endgreatapescaptivity
worldanimalnews.com/canadian-sen...
Help Save Botswana’s Elephants
Pls sign & share this petition from Botswana asking President Boko to reverse his predecessor's destructive elephant policies.
@paulakahumbu.bsky.social @action4elliesuk.bsky.social
@wlguardian.bsky.social @siansullivan.bsky.social
@christinawit.bsky.social
Pls sign & share this petition from Botswana asking President Boko to reverse his predecessor's destructive elephant policies.
@paulakahumbu.bsky.social @action4elliesuk.bsky.social
@wlguardian.bsky.social @siansullivan.bsky.social
@christinawit.bsky.social
Sign the Petition
Save Botswana’s Elephants: Protect the World’s Last Safe Haven
www.change.org
December 6, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Help Save Botswana’s Elephants
Pls sign & share this petition from Botswana asking President Boko to reverse his predecessor's destructive elephant policies.
@paulakahumbu.bsky.social @action4elliesuk.bsky.social
@wlguardian.bsky.social @siansullivan.bsky.social
@christinawit.bsky.social
Pls sign & share this petition from Botswana asking President Boko to reverse his predecessor's destructive elephant policies.
@paulakahumbu.bsky.social @action4elliesuk.bsky.social
@wlguardian.bsky.social @siansullivan.bsky.social
@christinawit.bsky.social
Colossal count shows dire lion numbers in Uganda. In certain areas they've gone functionally extinct since the last survey.
Colossal count shows dire lion numbers in Uganda
A huge survey of lions & large carnivores in Uganda finds that while the result isn’t uniformly bad, there is a lot that’s troubling.
cosmosmagazine.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Colossal count shows dire lion numbers in Uganda. In certain areas they've gone functionally extinct since the last survey.
African elephants – how many tuskers are left?
New research points to decline of these genetically unique elephants as threats increase. Killing them for sport is NOT conservation as trophy hunters & their lobby claim - it's one of the drivers that could lead to their extinction.
African elephants - how many tuskers are left? - Africa Geographic
How many tuskers are left in Africa? We embark on an extended investigation to estimate the number of tuskers remaining on the continent
africageographic.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:22 AM
African elephants – how many tuskers are left?
New research points to decline of these genetically unique elephants as threats increase. Killing them for sport is NOT conservation as trophy hunters & their lobby claim - it's one of the drivers that could lead to their extinction.
1,000 Endangered Animals Set to Return Home to Madagascar in Anti-Trafficking Victory.
Lemurs, primates of various species, crocodiles & 1,000+ rare tortoises were seized in Thailand & now are returning to Madagascar.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/1000-endange...
Lemurs, primates of various species, crocodiles & 1,000+ rare tortoises were seized in Thailand & now are returning to Madagascar.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/1000-endange...
1,000 Endangered Animals Set to Return Home to Madagascar in Anti-Trafficking Victory
In a ceremony in Bangkok, Thai authorities transferred the 961 healthy animals over to members of the Malagasy Department of National Parks
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
December 4, 2024 at 11:42 AM
1,000 Endangered Animals Set to Return Home to Madagascar in Anti-Trafficking Victory.
Lemurs, primates of various species, crocodiles & 1,000+ rare tortoises were seized in Thailand & now are returning to Madagascar.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/1000-endange...
Lemurs, primates of various species, crocodiles & 1,000+ rare tortoises were seized in Thailand & now are returning to Madagascar.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/1000-endange...
The deaths of 350+ elephants in Botswana in 2020 were probably due to toxic algae in the water they drank. Mass-mortality events are becoming more common as the world heats up, and can push species toward extinction.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Climate-induced poisoning’: 350 elephants probably killed by toxic water
Satellite data analysis suggests algal blooms could be behind mass die-off in Botswana that sparked flurry of theories in 2020
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:23 AM
The deaths of 350+ elephants in Botswana in 2020 were probably due to toxic algae in the water they drank. Mass-mortality events are becoming more common as the world heats up, and can push species toward extinction.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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A good-news story for our 1st Bluesky post: the release of Madhubala, the last captive elephant in a Pakistan zoo, to a new home where she'll be reunited today with her sisters after 15 years & be able to roam freely. Thank you Four Paws! @fourpawsint.bsky.social
www.fourpawsusa.org/our-stories/...
www.fourpawsusa.org/our-stories/...
Rescue Elephant Madhubala
The last captive African elephant in a zoo in Pakistan begins a new chapter as she is reunited with her family Find out more!
www.fourpawsusa.org
November 26, 2024 at 7:02 PM
A good-news story for our 1st Bluesky post: the release of Madhubala, the last captive elephant in a Pakistan zoo, to a new home where she'll be reunited today with her sisters after 15 years & be able to roam freely. Thank you Four Paws! @fourpawsint.bsky.social
www.fourpawsusa.org/our-stories/...
www.fourpawsusa.org/our-stories/...
'Animals dying on cruel fur farms can't speak out - we must be their voice'
Ruth Jones MP has tabled a new Private Members Bill to ban the import & sale of animal fur, calling for an end to the UK's support for the brutal & needless killing of tens of millions of animals.
tinyurl.com/3ykbfsje
Ruth Jones MP has tabled a new Private Members Bill to ban the import & sale of animal fur, calling for an end to the UK's support for the brutal & needless killing of tens of millions of animals.
tinyurl.com/3ykbfsje
'Animals dying on cruel fur farms can't speak out - we must be their voice'
Serving as Shadow Animal Welfare Minister for a number of years in opposition, I was made aware of a lot of appalling cruelty which continues to be inflicted on animals around the world.
www.express.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 6:41 PM
'Animals dying on cruel fur farms can't speak out - we must be their voice'
Ruth Jones MP has tabled a new Private Members Bill to ban the import & sale of animal fur, calling for an end to the UK's support for the brutal & needless killing of tens of millions of animals.
tinyurl.com/3ykbfsje
Ruth Jones MP has tabled a new Private Members Bill to ban the import & sale of animal fur, calling for an end to the UK's support for the brutal & needless killing of tens of millions of animals.
tinyurl.com/3ykbfsje
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Snares—cruel, indiscriminate traps—are officially banned in Scotland starting today! 🎉 But why are they still legal in England and Northern Ireland?
200,000 snares lie hidden in the English countryside, harming wildlife & pets alike. It's time for a UK-wide ban.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024...
200,000 snares lie hidden in the English countryside, harming wildlife & pets alike. It's time for a UK-wide ban.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024...
Scotland once again ahead of Westminster, as snares set to be banned from Monday
Snares are now banned in both Scotland and Wales - so when will England and Northern Ireland get up to speed on this barbaric practice?
www.thecanary.co
November 25, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Snares—cruel, indiscriminate traps—are officially banned in Scotland starting today! 🎉 But why are they still legal in England and Northern Ireland?
200,000 snares lie hidden in the English countryside, harming wildlife & pets alike. It's time for a UK-wide ban.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024...
200,000 snares lie hidden in the English countryside, harming wildlife & pets alike. It's time for a UK-wide ban.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024...
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Zoos often face a 'surplus of animals', leading to 3,000-5,000 animals being killed annually in Europe. In 2014, Copenhagen Zoo killed four lions to make way for a new male, and a giraffe who could no longer reproduce.
www.vegansociety.com...
www.vegansociety.com...
Zoos: the great education and conservation myth
Andy Davidson lists the hard-hitting facts, revealing what zoos really spend their money on, and how you’re better off spending yours elsewhere if you care about conservation.
www.vegansociety.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Zoos often face a 'surplus of animals', leading to 3,000-5,000 animals being killed annually in Europe. In 2014, Copenhagen Zoo killed four lions to make way for a new male, and a giraffe who could no longer reproduce.
www.vegansociety.com...
www.vegansociety.com...
Some great news for US coasts as Congress passes Coastal Barrier Resources Act Expansion, providing critical protections for the country's fragile coastal resources under increasing threat from climate changes, sea level rise, tidal flooding, and storms.
www.surfrider.org/news/good-ne...
www.surfrider.org/news/good-ne...
Good News for our Coasts! Congress Passes Coastal Barrier Resources Act Expansion
Congress expands the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, adding 230,000 new acres to protect coastal habitats and save taxpayer money. Urge President Biden to sign HR 5490 into law.
www.surfrider.org
November 22, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Some great news for US coasts as Congress passes Coastal Barrier Resources Act Expansion, providing critical protections for the country's fragile coastal resources under increasing threat from climate changes, sea level rise, tidal flooding, and storms.
www.surfrider.org/news/good-ne...
www.surfrider.org/news/good-ne...
Long overdue, US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act. This will curb but not stop imports of giraffe body parts & hunting trophies. Efforts to fight the global extinction crisis are doing too little too slowly to protect imperiled wildlife.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act for first time
Climate crisis, habitat loss and poaching have reduced its numbers – but will Trump put the kibosh on protections?
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Long overdue, US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act. This will curb but not stop imports of giraffe body parts & hunting trophies. Efforts to fight the global extinction crisis are doing too little too slowly to protect imperiled wildlife.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists call for 'longevity conservation'. Humans are killing off the old & wise animals that hold nature together. Older animals perform vital roles in populations and ecosystems but can suffer the most from human activity like #overfishing & #trophyhunting.
theconversation.com/humans-are-k...
theconversation.com/humans-are-k...
Humans are killing off the old and wise animals that hold nature together. Here’s what must change
Like big, tall trees in old-growth forests, older animals are irreplaceable. Pulling them out leaves the ecosystem less resilient to future shocks. It’s time for ‘longevity conservation’ measures.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Scientists call for 'longevity conservation'. Humans are killing off the old & wise animals that hold nature together. Older animals perform vital roles in populations and ecosystems but can suffer the most from human activity like #overfishing & #trophyhunting.
theconversation.com/humans-are-k...
theconversation.com/humans-are-k...
Got a good look at my striking hawk visitor today. The other birds stayed well away!
November 21, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Got a good look at my striking hawk visitor today. The other birds stayed well away!
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UK rich folk get their kicks by killing over 50,000,000
birds every year
Every year, millions of pheasants and partridges intensively farmed, only to be released for the shooting season, which runs from October to February in the UK
www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com/exposing-the...
birds every year
Every year, millions of pheasants and partridges intensively farmed, only to be released for the shooting season, which runs from October to February in the UK
www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com/exposing-the...
Exposing the cruelty of game bird shooting < Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries
When we think of farmed animals, chickens, pigs, and cows often come to mind. But every year, millions of pheasants and partridges are also intensively farmed, only to be released for the shooting sea...
www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:16 PM
UK rich folk get their kicks by killing over 50,000,000
birds every year
Every year, millions of pheasants and partridges intensively farmed, only to be released for the shooting season, which runs from October to February in the UK
www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com/exposing-the...
birds every year
Every year, millions of pheasants and partridges intensively farmed, only to be released for the shooting season, which runs from October to February in the UK
www.goodheartanimalsanctuaries.com/exposing-the...
Encouraging news from S Africa! Lion breeders told to hand over their lion bone stockpiles & put in place other measures in line with the govt's aim to phase out the captive lion industry. Hope similar measures will be taken to close tiger breeding farms
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024...
Minister tells breeders to hand over lion bone stockpiles for destruction
It’s been a long and winding road to ending captive lion breeding — and it begins with bones.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Encouraging news from S Africa! Lion breeders told to hand over their lion bone stockpiles & put in place other measures in line with the govt's aim to phase out the captive lion industry. Hope similar measures will be taken to close tiger breeding farms
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024...
This new in-depth look at the unfolding wildlife war in southern Africa takes a balanced look at both sides of the debate, with sources for each side. A useful resource for journalists & anyone seeking to better understand the situation.
www.actionforelephantsuk.org/wp-content/u...
www.actionforelephantsuk.org/wp-content/u...
www.actionforelephantsuk.org
November 20, 2024 at 2:18 PM
This new in-depth look at the unfolding wildlife war in southern Africa takes a balanced look at both sides of the debate, with sources for each side. A useful resource for journalists & anyone seeking to better understand the situation.
www.actionforelephantsuk.org/wp-content/u...
www.actionforelephantsuk.org/wp-content/u...
Today Biden became the first sitting president in history to visit the Amazon, an event thrown into sharp relief by the prospect of what will follow. We can only hope that much of the enormous progress he made will survive the wrecking ball... resistance will be strong!
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
WATCH: Biden delivers remarks after making historic visit to Amazon rainforest in Brazil
“I’m proud to become the first sitting president to visit the Amazon,” Biden said before signing a U.S. proclamation designating Nov. 17 as International Conservation Day.
www.pbs.org
November 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Today Biden became the first sitting president in history to visit the Amazon, an event thrown into sharp relief by the prospect of what will follow. We can only hope that much of the enormous progress he made will survive the wrecking ball... resistance will be strong!
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...