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08/09/2026

TROPHY HUNTING IS NOT CONSERVATION

ADI is disappointed by South Africa’s decision to proceed with approving the export quotas for elephant, black rhino and leopard hunting trophies for 2026 and 2027.

When the draft quotas were published in March, ADI, other organisations, as well as many of our supporters, submitted responses as part of the public consultation process. The calls to listen to the science and strengthen non-lethal, science-led conservation strategies, would have helped realign South Africa’s conservation reputation and global leadership role in wildlife conservation.

The new Minister for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment - David Maynier - published the quotas on 31 August, which will permit hunting and export of:
2026:
🐘 300 elephant tusks from 150 elephants
🦏 11 black rhinos
🐆 11 leopards

2027:
🐘 300 elephant tusks from 150 elephants
🦏 11 black rhinos
🐆 10 leopards

At a time when long-term resilience, biodiversity integrity and international conservation credibility should be prioritised, expanding lethal offtake represents a disproportionate and avoidable risk to targeted and non-targeted species.

What can we do now?

MAINTAIN the pressure for trophy import bans across the world:

📝In the UK, trophy imports are still legal. Contact the PM today asking for the Labour government to follow through with their manifesto to ban trophy imports: https://act.ad-international.org/page/135099/action/1

🌍Share this post and spread the word - trophy hunting is not conservation.

03/07/2026

02/07/2026

REMEMBERING CECIL ON THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH.

Africa's lions do not belong to the wealthy trophy hunting elite with their self-entitlement. They belong wild and free and it is high time that they are revered for what they are : Africa's icon. They should be protected, they should be respected and they should be left alone.

03/04/2026

Big game hunter Theunis Botha died during a hunting trip in Zimbabwe after a sudden encounter with a herd of elephants.

Botha had years of experience guiding hunts and working with clients in the African bush. He knew the terrain and the risks. Still, things can change fast in the wild.

Reports say Botha and his group were walking when they came across elephants at close range. The animals felt threatened. A female elephant charged. The group fired shots and hit the elephant, but it collapsed forward and fell onto Botha, crushing him. There was no time to get away.

People often share this story online and call it karma or revenge. But it appears to have been a defensive reaction in a tense moment. Elephants act quickly when they sense danger, especially around their group.

This incident shows how unpredictable nature is. Experience does not guarantee control. When humans enter wild areas with weapons, the outcome can turn deadly in seconds.

The story also raises questions about trophy hunting. Some see it as tradition or sport. Others see it as needless harm. Whatever your view, this reminds us that these animals are powerful and alert, and they can react in ways that change everything instantly.

In the end, this was not just a headline. A man died. An elephant died. And it happened in moments that could not be undone.

References:
- National Geographic: Wounded Elephant Crushes, Kills Trophy Hunter
- BBC: Zimbabwe hunter “crushed to death by shot elephant”
- Yahoo News: Big-game hunter crushed to death as dying elephant takes revenge

01/04/2026

Costa Rica has officially banned trophy, sport, and recreational hunting across the entire country. This means wild animals can no longer be killed for fun, competition, or as trophies to display. It is a clear line being drawn. Animal lives are not entertainment.

For years, hunters traveled to different parts of the world to kill animals for pride or status. Many of these animals were not threats to anyone. They were simply living in their natural habitat. This law challenges that idea. It says wildlife deserves respect, not exploitation.

The push for this ban did not happen overnight. It came from growing public concern about cruelty and the suffering animals endure during hunts. Many people spoke out. Activists, conservation groups, and everyday citizens demanded change. This law is the result of those voices being heard.

Costa Rica has long been seen as a leader in conservation. Nearly a quarter of its land is protected. The country has invested heavily in preserving forests, wildlife, and biodiversity. This ban strengthens that reputation. It protects animals not just from habitat loss, but from being killed for sport.

There are still limited exceptions. Some indigenous communities can hunt for survival. Scientists can also get permits for research when needed. But those cases are rare and controlled. The key message remains. Killing animals for pleasure is no longer accepted.

This decision also sends a message beyond Costa Rica. Around the world, trophy hunting is still a big business. Some argue it supports conservation through funding. Others say it causes unnecessary suffering and targets vulnerable species. Costa Rica has made its position clear. It chose compassion over profit.

For many people, this feels like a step forward. It shows that laws can change when enough people care. It also raises a bigger question for the rest of the world. If one country can take this stand, what is stopping others from doing the same?

In the end, this is about more

12/03/2026

04/03/2026

According to PETER THORMAHLEN (on the right) of Thormahlen and Cochran Safaris, Namibia "it is almost time to hunt these majestic tuskers". How many are left Peter?

Photo credit : Thormahlen and Cochran Safaris