Tag: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe bans mining in national parks, effective immediately
Zimbabwe's government banned all mining in national parks on Tuesday. The news came one day after environmental rights lawyers went to court to stop a Chinese...
Elephant deaths in Zimbabwe rise to 22, double the initial number
Zimbabwe's wildlife officials said on Wednesday it had discovered more elephant carcasses, bringing the number of dead animals to 22, double the initial figure. They think the animals died from a bacterial infection.
Zimbabwe says 12 elephants died from bacterial infection
Twelve elephants in Zimbabwe died from a bacterial infection, wildlife authorities said Tuesday. The animals were found dead late last week in the northern Pandamasuwe forest.
Zimbabwe investigates deaths of 12 elephants, rules out poaching
Wildlife authorities in Zimbabwe are investigating the deaths of twelve elephants last week in a forest north of Hwange National Park, an official said Sunday....
Auction to kill wild animals at trophy hunt convention in the US
Thousands of trophy hunters from around the world have gathered in Nevada for the world’s largest trophy hunt convention.
Ban on sending wild-caught elephants to zoos takes effect; scientists urge Zimbabwe and China to obey
Experts remain concerned that Zimbabwe may intend to capture more elephants from the wild and even defy the CITES ruling completely.