Plans Underway For Elephants To Be Flown From Europe

Plans Underway For Elephants To Be Flown From Europe

By Raymond Zaka and Hussein Abdullahi, Kenya News Agency Kenya and United Kingdom (UK) are planning to fly thirteen African elephants from the UK to Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in Kwale County. The thirteen elephants weighing 25 tonnes in total will be flown more...

Tanzania opens auction for hunting of old wildlife

Tanzania opens auction for hunting of old wildlife

By Mmegi Online Tourism Minister Damas Ndumbaro said successful hunters would be allowed to kill aged elephants, lions and other big game considered unproductive. The East African country is aiming to raise $30m (£23) from the auction. About 25% of the proceeds will...

UK trophy hunting import ban to be brought forward

UK trophy hunting import ban to be brought forward

By Helena Horton, The Guardian  A trophy hunting import ban will be brought forward in coming months despite opposition from Conservative backbenchers, the environment secretary has said. George Eustice told animal welfare campaigners of the commitment after rumours...