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Please take #SaveCraigAndCo. 🐘 🐘 🐘 https://biodiv.us/3VZjjLX Done !!! There are few places on Earth where you can glimpse one of the remaining Super Tuskers – the remnants of the world’s most majestic megafauna. https://lnkd.in/eSDR2xnk Tsavo, split between Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park as well as the various conservancies in and around it, is home to 13,000 elephants. These elephants make up 40% of Kenya’s entire elephant population. And within this 13,000 strong population, separated by herd allegiances, lone bulls, and a vast territory, are approximately 10 Super Tusker Bulls. In addition to these 10, there are approximately 33 Emerging Tusker Bulls: young males with the potential of being the next Super Tuskers. These beautiful, majestic, incredible and scary animals need our help. Not just with boots on the ground, but with severe global and political action – however difficult that may be.

Together with the Amboseli Trust for Elephants and the Center for Biological Diversity, we have filled a petition to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeking a permanent rule banning U.S. trophy imports from the Amboseli-West Kilimanjaro elephant population. For 30 years, this longest-studied elephant population was safe from trophy hunters. But, over the past nine months, five mature males from the population have been killed by trophy hunters in Northern Tanzania. Among these, one elephant was killed by a U.S. trophy hunter from Texas, and it is likely that other U.S. hunters have been involved. The U.S. is the largest global importer of elephant trophies from Tanzania. Shutting down the U.S. market for this population could significantly contribute to protecting these long-studied elephants from trophy hunters. “These magnificent prime breeding males hold immense sustainable biological, economic and cultural value while alive, but their contribution to both human and elephant societies ends once they’re killed. As the largest importer of elephant trophies from Tanzania, the U.S. could greatly help protect these elephants by preventing the importation of tusks from this unique population.” - Dr Joyce Poole For more information, please read the full petition here: https://lnkd.in/d4cNTXp9 #stoptrophyhunting #endtrophyhunting #amboselielephants #elephantvoices

Reports indicate a positive surge in the population of Pakistan's national animal, the Markhor, or wild goat, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. Recognized for its agility, long winter coat, and distinctive large spiral horns, the Markhor primarily inhabits the highest mountains of Chitral, Kohistan, and Kalam in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, as well as the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region. According to the latest report from the Wildlife Department, the Markhor population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has notably increased to 5,621. This growth is attributed to heightened awareness regarding illegal hunting, with specific mentions of population boosts in Swat and Kohistan. Breaking down the figures, the Markhor populations in Chitral, Kohistan, and Swat are reported as 2,427, 660, and 159, respectively. These encouraging numbers signal positive strides in the conservation efforts for this magnificent species. #Markhor #Pakistan #Pouplation #Rise #Panthertravelspk

Absolutely, conservation efforts are crucial for the survival and recovery of black rhinos in the wild, and a key aspect of this is population increase. With black rhinos listed as critically endangered, increasing their population is essential for the species' recovery. A larger population provides a buffer against extinction and increases the species' chances of long-term survival. #kenya #Rhinos #Wildlife #conservation

* From Elephant Voices* ** Please sign the petition; it is more valuable than the views I receive** #savetheelephants #elephantvoices #Amboseli #Ethics #luxurytraveladvisor #Tanzania #wildlifedirect "Despite all of our combined efforts, our voices have fallen on deaf ears: Two more elephants have been shot this month just across the Tanzania border from Amboseli. A quota of 5 elephants was granted by the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority for a vast area of northern Tanzania and yet the entire quota was filled killing males in their prime from a small area that is used by the longest studied, most habituated elephants in the world: members of the Amboseli population. Kenya's efforts to nurture and protect these elephants were tragically overshadowed when they crossed the border, where they were shot just because they had large tusks. This is neither sustainable nor ethical - it is, quite frankly, despicable! Behind the scenes, most “ethical hunters” are appalled by the actions of Kilombero North Safaris, whose professional hunters led 4 of the hunts. With the quota for this season now met, we have a critical moment for more unified action to put a stop to these activities before the next season begins. The reality is that unless the Kenyan and Tanzanian authorities sit down together and come to an agreemen, the trophy hunting of Amboseli's elephants will continue. Here is how you can help: Share this post to spread awareness Contact Kenyan and Tanzanian leaders and ambassadors to voice your concern and demand action against the trophy hunting of these cross-border elephants. Every voice counts! - If you have connections within the media, use them! Reach out to journalists and reporters, put them in touch with us so we can shed light on this critical issue. - Haven't signed our petition yet? Please do so now! Your signature can make a difference: https://bit.ly/THPetition Thank you for your support.

Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) is a program with the goal of using the collective expertise within AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums to save threatened species. One SAFE animal here at the Utica Zoo is the African Lion. Over the past 25 years, the world’s African Lion population has been cut in half! 🦁 Today there are only between 20,000 and 30,000 African Lions remaining, and they are actually missing from 92% of their historic range. This has occurred because of habitat loss, loss of prey, targeted poaching, trophy hunting, and more. https://lnkd.in/emVr3Asv 📍 The Association of Zoos and Aquariums #UticaZoo #AZA #AfricanLion #SAFE #AZASafeChallenge #FunThatMatters

🐘 SAVING THREATENED WILDLIFE - ELEPHANTS Once common throughout Africa and Asia, elephant numbers fell dramatically in the 19th and 20th centuries, largely due to the ivory trade and habitat loss. While some populations are now stable, poaching to meet the demand for Ivory and habitat destruction continue to threaten the species. So what can you do to help the elephants? Don’t drive the demand that leads to the death of an elephant - say NO to buying, gifting or receiving Ivory products and stop the illegal wildlife trade. © Marcus Westberg / WWF-US ------- #SavingThreatenedWildlife #USAIDProtectWildlife #WWFWildlife @VietnamWWF @USAIDVietnam @EducationforNatureVietnam @trafficsea.gmp

It is fascinating how lions (Simba) rear their cubs as one family. A cub could suck milk from any lioness. All members of the pride are responsible for the care and protection of the cubs, not just the parents. The lionesses work together to babysit, hunt, and teach the young ones important survival skills. This tight-knit bond within the pride helps ensure the well-being and success of the cubs as they grow into independent members of the pride. We need to protect these majestic creatures. Their unique social structure and cooperative parenting style make them vulnerable to threats such as habitat loss and illegal hunting. Conservation efforts and strict wildlife protection laws are necessary to safeguard their existence in the wild. By raising awareness about the importance of lion conservation, we can play a crucial role in preserving their natural habitats and ensuring a future where these magnificent creatures continue to roam the African savannahs. #lions #serengeti #wildlifeconservation #conservationstorytelling #sciencecommunication

South Africa has one of the world's biggest white rhino populations, with an estimated 12,968 animals. This significant group represents a large percentage of the remaining global white rhino population. Through conservation and protection efforts, South Africa has helped the species rebound locally compared to previous lower numbers. However, poaching remains the greatest threat to both white and black rhino numbers in South Africa due to the demand for their horns. #SaveTheRhino #RhinoConservation #ConnectingAfricasPotential