Episode 03 - The Weekly News 08-07-2020

The casualty count in India's floods continues to rise with an orphaned rhino struggling to survive. We chat to world renowned rhino rescue and rehabilitation expert, Care For Wild founder Petronel Nieuwoudt about the challenges of quickly and effectively rescuing and ultimately rewilding displaced rhinos.The Galapagos Islands see 260 Chinese fishing vessels descend on their protected waters, sparking outrage from around the world.  CITES under pressure as more African Countries demand an investigation into Zimbabwe's 2019 live elephant sale to China.California bill to ban the possession of wildlife "trophies" passes the Assembly Committee and is now one step closer to becoming law. Safari Club International responds.South Africa's DEFF claims success as they release the latest poaching stats for the first half of 2020. Is the decline due to their interventions or have they been helped by Covid-19? We warn against complacency.In studio today: Simon Borchert and Shannon Elizabeth are joined remotely by Peter BorchertPlease follow us on social media: Instagram and Facebook.EXCLUSIVE OFFER! The Mantis Collection is offering a staggering 20% to Art Of Conservation listeners to visit Siringit Serengeti Camp. To claim your exclusive discount code in your inbox and to start planning your stay at this luxury tented camp in the heart of Africa, sign up to our newsletter here.