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Elephant carcass found without tusks near Victoria Falls, poaching suspected

Climate Newsroom10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Rangers from the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) have discovered the carcass of an adult male elephant with its tusks missing, raising concerns of a potential poaching incident. The carcass, which appeared to be several days old and showed signs of scavenging, was located on a property near Victoria Falls. “Upon investigation, the carcass of…

Zimbabwean national sentenced to 110 years for Rhino poaching, wildlife crimes

Climate Newsroom11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

A Zimbabwean national and wanted fugitive, Thomas Chauke, 54, was sentenced to 110 years in prison by the Makhanda High Court, for rhino poaching, wildlife-related crimes, and multiple escapes from custody, authorities said. Chauke, also known as Sazu Nkambuya, was convicted on six counts linked to rhino poaching and illegal wildlife trade, along with three…