S3 E6- Conservation News 06-22-2023 with Simon Borchert, Shannon Elizabeth & Peter Borchert

Vicuna Wool is arguably the most desirable and expensive wool in the world. Did the lifting of the CITES ban work, and how does this compare to the proposed rhino horn trade? Image credit: Wiki-Commons

The trade in the South American vicūna is often used as an example of how lifting trade bans can help people and animals alike, but is it a fair comparison for the rhino horn trade debate?

Namibia is planning a mass dehorning. Is the government of that country bolstering rhino horn stockpiles ahead of their next effort to open trade?

A recent study answers the question of what impact does dehorning have on rhino behavior.

Rhino poaching gang sentenced to terms ranging from 16-20 years.

Two documentaries to watch out for: Rhinoman follows the story of what it is like to be a ranger on the front lines, and Blood Lions is now broadly available. Watch them!

A report on convergence intelligence from Earth League International makes for good reading.

Homeland Security in the USA launches dedicated unit to combats the illegal wildlife trade.