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The Tiny 10: South Africa’s most elusive antelopes - biology, hunting challenge and rural economic benefits
The “Tiny 10” are Africa’s smallest antelope species. For many South African hunters and
professional hunters they represent the ultimate small-game challenge: stealthy, alert, habitat-specialist animals that test skill, patience and local knowledge.
WRSA
7 days ago11 min read
Sustainable Use: How Putting a Value on Wildlife Can Save It
It might sound like a paradox: to save a species, we must use it. This concept, known as “sustainable use,” is often misunderstood, sparking emotional debates filled with charged, misrepresentative images of hunters and endangered animals.
WRSA
Sep 296 min read
Beyond the Bullet: Why Sustainable Trophy Hunting is Vital for South African Communities and Conservation
A recent study published in Biological Conservation (Vol 309, September 2025), amplified by various news outlets, claims widespread community rejection of trophy hunting near Kruger National Park (KNP) and suggests exploring alternative livelihoods. However, this research, seemingly rooted in animal rights ideology rather than robust conservation science or African socio-economic realities, paints a misleading picture of the complex relationship between rural communities, wil
WRSA
Sep 27 min read
Scapegoating Lead-Based Ammunition: Why Bullets Aren’t the Smoking Gun in Vulture Declines
The widespread decline of vulture populations across Africa has rightly become a significant conservation concern. While various anthropogenic threats contribute to this crisis, the narrative often points to lead-based ammunition as a primary culprit for unintended, secondary lead poisoning in these scavenging birds. However, an in-depth look at available evidence and arguments from stakeholders in South Africa suggests that this may not be the main source of mortality, and t
WRSA
Jul 3010 min read
Starvation and Death of Elephants in Madikwe Game Reserve Expose Ecological Crisis
Press Release For Immediate Release 29 November 2024 Starvation and Death of Elephants in Madikwe Game Reserve Expose Ecological.
WRSA
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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