by Adam Cruise | Aug 9, 2025 | Commentary
By Adam Cruise – Daily Maverick A fierce battle over South Africa’s hunting quotas has erupted, drawing sharp lines between three opposing camps. Animal protection NGOs and conservation groups have sent submissions to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and...
by Adam Cruise | Jul 29, 2025 | Commentary
By Adam Cruise – Daily Maverick The findings debunk the narrative that rural communities depend on trophy hunting to survive and instead highlight a growing desire for coexistence and respect for animal sentience. A groundbreaking new study reveals...
by Adam Cruise | Jul 26, 2025 | Studies
By Biological Conservation (World Animal protection) For decades, South Africa has stood at the center of a global debate over trophy hunting. At the heart of this controversy lies Kruger National Park, a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary and tourism magnet. While...
by Adam Cruise | Jul 22, 2025 | News
By Getaway Magazine A rare sighting of Oupoot — the last-known elephant of the Knysna forest — was spotted for the first time in six years. Images captured by Karatara farmer Oubaas Fourie on Thursday, 17 July, shows the lone elephant moving calmly along the...
by Adam Cruise | Jul 19, 2025 | News
By The New Times Government has announced a possible plan to reintroduce elephants into the fast-growing Nyungwe National Park located in the south-western part of the country. Originally known for its thick rainforest, Nyungwe is gaining increasing global attention...
