Episode 11 - The Weekly News 10-30-2020

WE. ARE. BACK!!!After a month long trip through South Africa on a mission for the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation we are back in studio. Africa is a tough place and sadly our recording equipment didn't survive the journey! Thank you to everyone for their patience and we look forward to resuming our regular programming.On the show this week…A round up of World Rhino Month and the tour from Shannon. We discuss the precarious position our rangers find themselves in and what we can do to help.The economist asks the question whether Africa should be giving more conservation management control to NGOs after the successes achieved by African Parks in Zakouma National Park in Chad.Peter discusses the growing threat of the bushmeat trade in Africa and the challenges it creates for conservation efforts.Should nature be given equal legal rights to humans? We believe so and here is why.North Dakota uses valuable Covid-19 relief funds to develop fracking. We can’t understand why this corruption and gross mismanagement goes unchecked.Traffic release a fascinating and important paper entitle “Beyond The Poaching” that investigates the socio-economic and other influences on poachers. This extensive interview process of convicted poachers in South Africa makes for some chilling reading.SANParks arrests 3 more corrupt staff caught poaching. While we are not surprised at the levels of corruption, we do reflect on the incredible men and women in SANParks that keep fighting for our wildlife against almost impossible odds.Shannon’s favourite new documentary, “Kiss The Ground” provides massive insight to the state of the world’s soil and how better management of agriculture won’t just stop the climate crisis, but could play a significant role in correcting the damage already done.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.COMPETITION TIME!! To win a 2 night stay at Mantis Collection’s 5 star Ocean Beach & Wildlife Reserve, subscribe to the Art Of Conservation Podcast on your favourite platform, like our Instagram Page and sign up to our newsletter here. Competition deadline extended and runs until 15 November 2020!