Trophy hunting involves the recreational killing of an animal with the intention of displaying its body as a ‘trophy’. As some of the largest and most dangerous animals in the world, the Big Five – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos – are the most coveted animals to kill by
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Happy the elephant: the first four-legged person?
WHAT IS A PERSON? When we hear the word ‘person’, we might intuitively think it’s just another term for ‘human’: your mum, your teacher, your friend – what about an elephant? HAPPY THE ASIAN ELEPHANT Happy is a 49-year-old female Asian elephant. She was born in the wild, likely in
WHAT IS ANIMAL LAW AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
WHAT IS ANIMAL LAW? Laws are in place to protect us: laws serve as guidance of acceptable behaviour in society, and punishments are in place for those who do not adhere to them to ensure our safety. There are laws to protect us at home, in the workplace, and when
Changing How Africa Sees Itself
When tourists visit Africa, the attractions that top their lists are the big names most of us are familiar with: Kruger National Park in South Africa, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia and the Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. No doubt these are beautiful attractions, each worth our time to visit,
The Unsung Heroes Of The Kilimanjaro
Being the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro is a very popular destination for climbers and adventurers
Community-based Conservation
This aims to protect biodiversity and improve social wellbeing at the same time. This is achieved by creating benefits for local communities such as money, healthcare and education when they protect nature themselves.
Sink Your Teeth Into Lab-Grown Meat: What Is It And Why Should We Eat It?
Beef consumption in Africa is predicted to increase by 200% by 2050. Similar increases are predicted around the world. The cattle industry aims to meet this demand with increases in production.
What Is Overfishing?
THE IMPORTANCE OF FISHING Many people in Africa are dependent on fishing as a source of income, particularly those that live near large bodies of water like lakes and oceans. Fish is often the main source of protein (an important nutrient) for people, because it is normally cheaper than
What Is The Link Between The Natural Environment And Your Mental Health?
There is widespread acceptance that climate change is happening. It is now however, more common for people to suffer from anxiety and depression related to the effects of global warming on their lives. For example, 9 in 10 people in , a country where warming impacts are very noticeable, are
Why Is Local Farming Knowledge Important?
African and European weather and environments are quite different. This means European technology for improving farming might not work in Africa. Locals often have knowledge of their environment that has been passed on through generations. Farmers tend to know about the properties of local plants. Hunters tend to know about
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