VOLUME 58
Africa's protein markets reveal a fascinating economic paradox: the cheaper product to produce isn't always the more affordable product to buy. Across the continent, bushmeat and beef engage in a complex pricing dance that defies simple economic assumptions, with supply chain efficiency emerging as the decisive
VOLUME 58
6 AM: An antelope dies in a wire snare 200 kilometers from the nearest city. 6 PM: That same antelope is served in an urban restaurant. This is the bushmeat pipeline. What began as local subsistence hunting has evolved into an industrial supply chain. Poachers sell to local traders, who
Bushmeat & Meat Trade
By Hank's Voice Bicycles in the Western World vs. Tanzania’s Wilderness In much of the Western world, bicycle paths are paved, safe trails where urban dwellers enjoy one of the most efficient and affordable forms of transportation. But in Tanzania’s hunting blocks, bicycle-created dirt trails are
Anti Poaching Operations
Recent patrols highlight a persistent threat: gin traps. Used in the bushmeat trade, these indiscriminate devices endanger common game and protected species alike. Our anti-poaching operations map hotspots, remove traplines, and through an informant network system and local partners, disrupt supply routes before traps are set. Each seizure lowers risk
Africa
Anti Poaching Operations
Introducing Patrol: Anti-Poaching in Action Poaching in Africa takes many forms: from bushmeat hunting (both subsistence and commercial), to the illegal trade in timber, fish, pangolins, ivory & rhino horn, and even rare succulents. As human populations continue to grow, so does the pressure on natural ecosystems. The mission to