Namibia

Dispatches from the Frontline

Staff Writer

07 Mar 2023 — 2 min read

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Aru Safaris Namibia. De-horning rhinos to stop poaching.

De-horning Rhino Operation in Namibia to Thwart Poaching

In Namibia, one of the frontline strategies against rhino poaching has been de-horning operations, a proactive measure designed to make rhinos less attractive targets for poachers. While the procedure does not harm the animals when carried out by professionals, it significantly reduces the black-market value of killing them. Anti-poaching teams, veterinarians, and local wildlife authorities work together to tranquilize the rhinos, remove their horns safely, and then monitor them closely to ensure their well-being. Though it is not a permanent solution—horns eventually grow back—it buys valuable time in the fight against poaching and highlights the lengths conservationists must go to in protecting one of Africa’s most endangered species.

Conservation vs. Livelihoods: The Complex Challenge of Wildlife Protection in Africa

In the forests of Cameroon, a single conservation program has seized 1,392 kg of bushmeat, arrested 25 poachers, and destroyed 260 hunting camps, yet hunting pressure resumes whenever enforcement resources are withdrawn. This pattern, repeated across Africa, reveals the fundamental challenge facing wildlife conservation: economic incentives consistently outweigh protection

Rebuilding a Game Reserve (6-minute Video)

Safari hunting was banned in Uganda in 1979, marking the end of what had been a thriving industry. This occurred during a period of severe political upheaval and wildlife devastation. The almost 30,000 elephants that Uganda had at independence were reduced to only 2,000 in 1985. After the

Property and Equity

By Prof Brian Child Economic efficiency results from clearly defined property rights and exchange in free markets and is independent of who owns the resources. Nonetheless, Coase (1960) and others acknowledge that the question of who owns the resources is also important. Ignoring these distributional issues gives free market economics

How to Maintain a Game Reserve in Tanzania (16-minute Video)

Can safari hunting truly serve conservation goals? What happens to Africa's wildlife when idealism meets the harsh realities of funding and local politics? Who bears responsibility for protecting these irreplaceable ecosystems? This documentary delves into the intricate world of a safari hunting concessionaire and its role in wildlife

De-horning Rhino Operation in Namibia to Thwart Poaching

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Conservation vs. Livelihoods: The Complex Challenge of Wildlife Protection in Africa

Rebuilding a Game Reserve (6-minute Video)

Property and Equity

How to Maintain a Game Reserve in Tanzania (16-minute Video)