The ecological drivers and consequences of wildlife trade
Wildlife trade is a key driver of extinction risk, affecting at least 24% of terrestrial vertebrates.
The persistent removal of species can have profound impacts on species extinction risk and …
The persistent removal of species can have profound impacts on species extinction risk and …
Consequences of recreational hunting for biodiversity conservation and livelihoods
The widespread activity of recreational hunting is proposed as a means of conserving nature
and supporting livelihoods. However, recreational hunting—especially trophy hunting—has …
and supporting livelihoods. However, recreational hunting—especially trophy hunting—has …
Poaching is directly and indirectly driving the decline of South Africa's large population of white rhinos
Large herbivores, particularly in water limited systems, are vulnerable to the impacts of
poaching (illegal hunting) and human‐induced climate changes. However, we have little …
poaching (illegal hunting) and human‐induced climate changes. However, we have little …
Importance of private and communal lands to sustainable conservation of Africa's rhinoceroses
HS Clements, D Balfour… - Frontiers in Ecology and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
A new path for rhinoceros (rhino) conservation is needed. Recent data signal the alarming
impact of poaching on populations in Africa's rhino stronghold, the state‐run Kruger National …
impact of poaching on populations in Africa's rhino stronghold, the state‐run Kruger National …
[HTML][HTML] Conserving rhinos by legal trade: Insights from a choice experiment with rhino horn consumers
A legal rhino horn trade is suggested in order to reduce poaching. To examine the
implications of this proposition, we conducted a choice experiment with 345 rhino horn …
implications of this proposition, we conducted a choice experiment with 345 rhino horn …
South Africa's private wildlife ranches protect globally significant populations of wild ungulates
Reversing biodiversity loss is a global imperative that requires setting aside sufficient space
for species. In South Africa, an estimated area of 20 million ha is under wildlife ranching, a …
for species. In South Africa, an estimated area of 20 million ha is under wildlife ranching, a …
Lessons from COVID-19 for wildlife ranching in a changing world
The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to assess the impacts of a global
disturbance on conservation land uses and learn from responses to the crisis to enable …
disturbance on conservation land uses and learn from responses to the crisis to enable …
[HTML][HTML] Dismantling the poachernomics of the illegal wildlife trade
Persistent poaching fuelled by demand for elephant ivory and rhino horn continues to
threaten these species. Despite international trade restrictions operating since the 1970s …
threaten these species. Despite international trade restrictions operating since the 1970s …
[HTML][HTML] Taking stock of wildlife farming: A global perspective
J Green, J Schmidt-Burbach, A Elwin - Global Ecology and Conservation, 2023 - Elsevier
To meet the global demand for the commercial trade of wildlife and wildlife derived products,
wild animals are captured from wild populations or farmed.'Wildlife farming'refers to …
wild animals are captured from wild populations or farmed.'Wildlife farming'refers to …
[HTML][HTML] The influence of biophysical and socio-economic factors on the effectiveness of private land conservation areas in preventing natural land cover loss across …
There is increasing interest in the potential of private land conservation areas (PLCAs) as a
complementary biodiversity conservation strategy to state-owned protected areas. However …
complementary biodiversity conservation strategy to state-owned protected areas. However …