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Found this trailer the other day whilst doing some research and just thought it had to be shared! Definitely going to see this! 1st collector for African Cats – Official Trailer [HD]Follow my videos on vodpod

 From the Tigertime news alert C/O David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation ‘We now understand that China is allowing the trade in skins from ‘farmed’ tigers. This trade is the perfect ‘smokescreen’ for the poachers who kill wild tigers. The poachers can now … Continue reading →

  Wednesday 6 July 2011: Release time immediate Wildlife Aid Foundation urges David  Cameron to reject “environmentally destructive and politically risky” badger cull ‘With a decision expected from the Government this week on whether to proceed with a badger cull … Continue reading →

I had a great evening  meeting the team at IFAW at a reception for MPs to see their whale research vessel’ The Song Of The Whale’ moored in St Katherines Docks in London last night, July 6th 2011.It sets off to Jersey … Continue reading →

The lion trophy hunting issue is a clear example of non-sustainable offtake by sport hunters of a species already in significant decline. Fifty years ago there might have been as many as 200,000 lions in Africa, whereas now there might … Continue reading →

As a Co Founder of CAFH,  I helped to host this fantastic event on June 29th with Brian May of Queen! I loved the show and talking to everyone. It was a great night! ‘We Will Rock You’ event with Brian … Continue reading →

The below press release is by the Wildlife Aid Foundation. Wildlife Aid Foundation hails “historic decision” by Parliament. The Surrey-based Wildlife Aid Foundation has congratulated MPs on making “the right choice, the humane choice” by supporting a ban on the use … Continue reading →

Press Release: Tuesday 21 June 2011 MPs have “golden opportunity to strike a blow for animal welfare” – says Wildlife Aid Foundation The Wildlife Aid Foundation is calling on MPs to vote for a complete ban on the use of … Continue reading →

Why Matriarchs Matter in Elephant Society 2011/06/09 By Vicki Fishlock Please read the full IFAW article here;http://blog.ifaw.org/2011/06/09/why-matriarchs-matter-in-elephant-society/ Olympia, the young matriarch of the OAs, is a graceful-tusked 31-year-old. She became the matriarch after her mother died in the 2009/2009 drought. … Continue reading →

Siberian tiger photo by Saucy_ Pan Please support David Shepherds’ ‘Tigertime’ campaign.  Poaching is destroying the tiger and if we do not act now this iconic tiger could be extinct in less than 20 years. The demand for tigers parts … Continue reading →

 Rhino photo by http 2007 Rhino poaching is a huge problem. Many rhinos are being killed simply for their horns which is now said to be worth more than gold in value. These animals are very vulnerable and need strong … Continue reading →

The somewhat contentious debate on the issue of ‘sustainable’ trophy hunting rages furiously on, dividing opinions and generating passionate conversations. For those who support trophy hunting, the practice can be argued as a sustainable method of generating income for local … Continue reading →

Trophy Hunting/ Sustainable Hunting..Why I disagree I have thought long and hard on this subject and I am well aware of the extreme complexity of the argument, and the genuine reasoning behind some of the arguments put forward in its … Continue reading →

While at the League Against Cruel Sports summer reception event at the House of Commons on Wednesday I met Care for the Wild International Director Mark Jones, who amongst other noble animal welfare projects, is currently campaigning for a ban … Continue reading →

I took time out from my end of year exams to jump on a train and attend the League Against Cruel Sports Summer Reception held on the terrace at the Houses of Parliament last night. It was a fantastic event … Continue reading →

Did you know that Africa’s lion population has declined by at least 50% in only 20 years? When will people start caring? In the 1980’s the African lion population was a strong estimation of 150,000-200,000, but today the numbers have … Continue reading →

Wow. The population of the African elephant in the 1980’s was around 1 million. Now, there is a total population of less than 460,000. These enormous, intelligent and highly sociable mammals are still being slaughtered for their ivory and meat, … Continue reading →

9 Conservation policies for sustainable living,  as said by WESSA 1) Respect and Care for community of life. 2) Improving the quality of life. 3) Conserving the earths vitality and diversity. 4) Minimize the depletion of non-renewable natural resources. 5) … Continue reading →

A little video I made

I found this sweet little story on Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue’s site 🙂 Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on … Continue reading →

I watched this documentry a few years ago, and it is just lovely, if you havent seen it you will love it – ‘A Lion from Harrods’. Born Free Foundation

“Shamwari is about conserving a fading way of life of wild animals, and has been awarded a number of prestigious International awards for it’s efforts in conservation and tourism.” Worldwide Experience are offering one extremely lucky person to take the … Continue reading →

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced that the UK Government has pledged £25 million to aid conservation efforts around the world through the Darwin Initiative. She stated: ‘I’m proud of our excellent work under the Darwin Initiative – its project … Continue reading →

Today, 22nd of April 2011, marks the 41st Anniversary of what is widely considered as the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Although originally ‘Earth Day’ was primarily focused in America, it has grown and crossed ocean’s becoming … Continue reading →

The first step to protecting our wildlife is to be aware, and one of the most powerful ways to do this, is through education and communication. It is important that people’s attitudes to wildlife and the environment is one of … Continue reading →