VOLUME 62

Snare Wars Casualties (7-minute Video)

Staff Writer

23 Sep 2025 — 1 min read

Since May 2013, the Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation has added 8,000 snares to their “snare poles”, which already had 2,000 snares on them.

These snares were collected during patrols by the organization’s rangers and during snare sweeps conducted by volunteers on various properties around the Kruger National Park in South Africa.

During this time, many tragic scenes have been witnessed. Untold misery has been inflicted on wild animals by these ruthless traps.

But amidst the tragedy, there have been a few heartwarming stories.

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The Busanga Plains: A Wetland Paradise Under Pressure

The Right to Decide?

Using Technology to Combat Poaching (9-minute Video)

Simon Says – A Reversal of The Game: Pay Close Attention to What Those Who Wish to Ban Trophy Hunting Say