South Africa's poaching industry has long been a plague on the country's wildlife preservation efforts. The calculated slaying of animals whose parts often fetch a handsome profit on the black market is an abhorrent and barbaric practice. The illegal Rhino horn trade has seen a disturbing spike in the past 2 years, with a high [...]
Hawksbill turtles are among the most critically endangered species in the world. They used to populate the area around the Gulf Coast, but the BP oil spoil only aggravated their situation. The oil ridden waters have killed thousands of turtles alone, while thousand more have died from starvation and predators. Very few turtles make [...]
