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Poaching fears resurface as elephant found dead with missing tusk in Hwange National Park

Climate Newsroom8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Wildlife authorities in Zimbabwe say they have launched an investigation after the carcass of a male elephant was discovered in Hwange National Park with one tusk missing, raising fresh concerns over ongoing poaching threats in the country’s largest game reserve. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed the incident in a statement, noting…

Collared lion poached in victoria falls: Head and claws missing in targeted wildlife crime

Climate Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

A collared lion was discovered poached in Victoria Falls, with its flesh removed and its head and claws missing. Authorities have labeled this as a deeply troubling instance of targeted wildlife crime. They believe the lion was killed for its body parts, which are highly sought after in illegal wildlife trade markets. The Zimbabwe Parks…