Fourteen elephants were killed by cyanide in Zimbabwe in three separate incidents. Three were killed in Matusadone National Park in northern Zimbabwe. Eleven were found dead in two separate areas in the Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. The latter park is where Cecil the Lion had lived his life … [Read more...]
China and U.S. to Ban Ivory Trade!
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Obama In a statement from the White House, the United States and China made a commitment to enact nearly complete bans on ivory import and export, including the import of ivory as hunting trophies and to take significant steps to halt the domestic … [Read more...]
Bill to ban Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade in Hawaii introduced to help end slaughter of elephants and rhinoceros
This week, Hawaii Senator Will Espero (D-19) introduced S.B. 674, which roughly represents the number of elephants killed every week due to poaching for their tusks, and Rep. Karl Rhoads (D-29) will introduce H.B. 837 (Thursday, February 12th), to prohibit the brutal trade in ivory and rhino horn. … [Read more...]
TV Show- Wednesday, February 27th/6:30 PM- The end of live pigeon shoots in PA?/Iconic species of animals on brink of extinction
Join me this Wednesday evening as my guest, Stuart Chaifetz of SHARK and I address a new bill, SB 510, which has been introduced and co-sponsored by Senator Patrick Browne to ban live pigeon and fowl shoots in PA. PA is the last state in the nation to openly hold such shoots. Stuart and I will … [Read more...]