Pink elephant is caught on camera
A baby pink elephant was photographed by Michael Holding in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The baby is probably an albino, which is very rare in African elephants.
Unfortunately, the baby’s chance of survival is not good, since he may suffer from blindness and skin problems.
March 30, 2009 No Comments
San Diego Zoo to study movements of African elephants
The San Diego is planning on studying the movement of African elephants over a 50,000 square mile area that includes Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
March 7, 2009 No Comments
Botswana auctions 44 tonnes of ivory
“Botswana auctioned 44 tonnes of ivory Friday to buyers from China to Japan at a luxurious resort, officials said, in a closed-door sale expected to rake in millions of dollars.” – AFP
November 17, 2008 No Comments
Ivory auction opens amid concerns
“The first officially sanctioned sale of ivory in southern Africa for almost a decade opened on Tuesday.” – BBC NEWS
November 8, 2008 No Comments
Selling ivory to China – there is much to be concerned about
“Coming out of the 14th Conference of the Parties (CoP14) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) last year in The Hague, two things were certain: firstly, that Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe would be allowed to sell registered stocks of ivory in the near future and, secondly, that a nine-year moratorium on any further ivory sales would come into effect following the sales.” – Daily Dispatch Online
July 29, 2008 No Comments
Indian elephants threatened as Britain backs China move on ivory
“Animal support groups fear for elephants in India and Africa following the British government’s official backing to China to buy ivory. The government voted in China’s favour at the UN, despite protests from its own MPs. The vote, at a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), gives China the right to buy ivory auctioned by four southern African countries, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.” – Thaindian News
July 20, 2008 No Comments
Wildlife dept not involved in elephant meat distribution
“The writer went on to report falsely that Wildlife Officers were the ones distributing the meat. It was also stated that he suspects that the elephant meat was from an official culling programme.” – June 30, 2008 No Comments
Mokolodi Elephants Kill Two
“Two Sri Lankans were killed by elephants at the Mokolodi Nature Reserve on Tuesday. The two were elephant handlers working for the Mokolodi/Serendib Elephant Project.” – allAfrica.com
April 11, 2008 No Comments
Elephants avoiding mines
“Eliminated from Angola during more than two decades of civil war, herds of African elephants are crossing heavily mined fields as they recolonize Angola from neighboring Namibia and Botswana.” – MassLive.com
March 20, 2008 No Comments
Scientists Track African Elephants With Satellite Collars
“Scientists are tracking elephants using satellite collars in Botswana and Tanzania to document their movements and prevent human/elephant conflicts, which can be deadly.” – Newswise
March 20, 2008 No Comments
New Baby “Love” at Abu Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
“Joyous celebrations among the elephants and staff at Abu Camp in Botswanas Okavango Delta at the birth to Kitimetse of a healthy and lively baby named Lorato love in Setswana.” – Travel Video Television News
March 17, 2008 No Comments
Elephant Culling and Crisis in The Mara
“In this issue of Global voices environment, we check in with various blogs around the world. The themes are varied, and some are of global concern with commentary from Kenya about elephant culling in South Africa, commentary from Europe on “Eco-colonialism” in Botswana, Brazil, DRC, Patagonia and other countries.” – Global Voices Online
March 12, 2008 No Comments
Plant pepper to chase elephants VP
“Komana residents have been advised to try other means of chasing away elephants from their village and farms.” -BOPA Daily News Archive
February 10, 2008 No Comments
Botswana: Problem Elephants
“Many government officials believe there are too many elephants in Botswana and they would like to be able to make a bit of cash from regular sales of ivory and other cull by-products.” – allAfrica.com
December 15, 2007 No Comments
Problem Elephants
“Many government officials believe there are too many elephants in Botswana and they would like to be able to make a bit of cash from regular sales of ivory and other cull by-products.” – allAfrica.com
December 13, 2007 No Comments
Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year
“I staked out this waterhole in Botswana?s Chobe National Park for three weeks, taking pictures from my vehicle of thirsty elephants and other animals coming to drink. Sometimes the waterhole overflowed, and this huge bull was the first to indulge in a head-to-toe spa” – Natural History Museum
October 29, 2007 No Comments
Elephant stomps to photo victory
“A picture of a large bull elephant kicking and spraying mud in a Botswana water-hole has won the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.” – BBC NEWS
October 29, 2007 No Comments
Cllr survives after hitting jumbo
“Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor for Motlhabaneng ward in Bobirwa constituency escaped with minor injuries after hitting an elephant last Saturday evening. ” – Mmegi Online
September 14, 2007 No Comments
