Dispatches from the Frontline
By Prof Brian Child Graham Child grew up on remote field stations in Zimbabwe, learning Shona and Ndebele, and absorbing the work ethic and culture of an effective civil service. His father, Harold Tamplin Child, survived two years on the Western Front in World War I, became a District Administrator,
Across Africa, enormous effort and substantial sums of money go into protecting predators from the consequences of conflict with people. Fences, compensation schemes, conflict-response teams and conservation programs all require funding, year after year. When that funding disappears, the protection it provides can disappear with it. Chemist Peter Apps
The Malagarasi River cuts through one of Tanzania's lesser-known safari concessions, the Uvinza Open Area. This film provides a compelling look into the critical anti-poaching and conservation efforts that have gone into rehabilitating it. Most of the area is floodplain. Seasonal water dictates wildlife movement, where
By Dr. Daniel Stiles Key Takeaways * Illegal wildlife trade is a major global crime: It is a leading driver of biodiversity loss and is estimated to be worth about US$34 billion annually. * Trafficking has shifted online: As traditional e-commerce sites restricted wildlife sales, traffickers increasingly moved to social