• S3 E6 - Conservation News 06-22-2023

  • Jun 27 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
  • Podcast

S3 E6 - Conservation News 06-22-2023

  • Summary

  • The trade in the South American vicūna is often used as an example of how lifting trade bans can help people and animals alike, but is it a fair comparison for the rhino horn trade debate? Namibia is planning a mass dehorning. Is the government of that country bolstering rhino horn stockpiles ahead of their next effort to open trade? A recent study answers the question of what impact does dehorning have on rhino behavior.  Rhino poaching gang sentenced to terms ranging from 16-20 years.  Two documentaries to watch out for: Rhinoman follows the story of what it is like to be a ranger on the front lines, and Blood Lions is now broadly available. Watch them! A report on convergence intelligence from Earth League International makes for good reading. Homeland Security in the USA launches dedicated unit to combats the illegal wildlife trade.

    Show More Show Less
activate_samplebutton_t1

What listeners say about S3 E6 - Conservation News 06-22-2023

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.