A Great Article on the Global Ivory Trade

Photography by Michelle Guillermin exclusively for the 
G7 Summit June Special Print Edition

Here's an extremely well researched article on the global ivory trade. It highlights the decimation of both the Elephant and Rhino populations in Africa as well as the ramifications of the disastrous decisions taken by CITES.

http://www.diplomaticourier.com/gallery-of-moments/2581-park-rangers-on-frontlines-of-poaching-wars

Cheers

DADFAP

Scumbag Groenwald still allowed to keep animals

Scumbag Groenwald, accused of multiple crimes related to Rhinos has had a Rhino "poached" from his Polokwane property in Limpopo, South Africa.

I first wrote about Scumbag Groenwald and his Scumbag wife and others way back in 2010.

http://dadfapatlarge.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/rhino-poaching-court-case.html

It seems that he is still involved in keeping Rhino and has had one "poached" from his property. He is also wanted in the US for illegal hunting.

http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2015/06/04/Rhino-owner-is-wanted-in-US

When the Scumbag was asked why he was in tears over the poaching, he said that he had looked after the bull for two years and you don't often get an animal like that.

Groenwald is also wanted in the US accused of organising illegal hunts.

It was more likely tears of relief. With the poached horn said to be worth $1M, the Scumbag could now have more than enough to fund a defence.

He will finally go to court in August to face the charges brought against him.

DADFAP

Rhino Poaching Rampant in South Africa

STOP THE SLAUGHTER!!!!

http://stoprhinopoaching.com/

The REAL heroes in the war against Rhino Poaching

These guys put their lives and the lives of their families on the line night and day, every single day of the week.

From MEDIAUPDATE.CO.ZA

http://www.mediaupdate.co.za/News/Article/78257/2015-Rhino-Conservation-Awards-to-honour-rangers-on-the-front-line

Reminiscing

Africa still looms large in our imagination.  Even though it has been nearly 7 months since we were last there, many of the sounds and experiences remain vivid and almost touchable.

Two of the funniest sightings on our last trip were of elephants. As much as we enjoy all of the animals that we encounter, I am pretty sure that elephants are the most amusing of them all. The interactions within the herd are positively touching. The video here is a classic example.

We came across a herd of about two dozen animals exiting a waterhole and crossing the track we were travelling along. There was plenty of noise and commotion as the youngsters in the herd were playing around as they came up to the track.

One of the senior females took up a "guard" position to ensure that we kept a respectable distance from the youngsters as they crossed. She had a bit of attitude which you can see towards the end of the video, she was reminding us just who was the boss.

Elephants, you could watch them all day!

Enjoy!

DADFAP