Zimbabwe to sell endangered elephants for hunts to raise money lost during Covid
Around 500 elephants could be killed under the current plans. Zimbabwe is reportedly planning to sell rights to shoot up to 500 elephants in an attempt to regain some of the money lost in the tourism industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This move could see hundreds of elephants killed during the upcoming […]
5 years ago
Suspected poacher trampled to death by elephants in South Africa
The men are suspected of trying to poach rhinos. A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants that he encountered while fleeing from park rangers in South Africa. According to a statement by South African National Parks published this week, three suspected rhino poachers were attempting to flee Kruger National Park rangers when […]
5 years ago
The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 65
“Bad boys, bad boys… whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do, when they quiz for you…” Not sure about that opening, but let’s press on, it’s time for The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. Now this is a story all about how The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air is getting a gritty reboot, and so in Round 1 we’re taking a […]
6 years ago
WATCH: Footage of six baby elephants escaping a mud pit is bound to make you smile
You love to see it. Ireland is home to a vast and stunning array of wildlife, but one thing you won’t see wandering around these parts are elephants. Which means we’re never likely to see elephants dramatically escaping mud pits, as you’re about to see here. According to Fox News, six baby elephants were trapped […]
7 years ago
African elephants are evolving to not grow tusks because of poachers
Poaching is having some serious affects. According to a recent article posted on BusinessInsider, scientists in Mozambique are now racing to get to grips with the genetics of elephants born without tusks, as well as the outcome of the trait. The article states that elephant behavior expert and National Geographic Explorer, Joyce Poole, explained that poaching has […]
7 years ago
WATCH: Elephants charge at hunters who shot one of them, hunters proceed to shit themselves
The hunters made a fairly quick escape. A video has surfaced online that shows elephants being hunted in the Nakabolelwa Conservancy in Namibia by a group of American hunters. The hunters creep on a large herd of elephants, as they prepare to take aim. One of them whispers “Hit it between the eyes”, before both […]
8 years ago