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A pangolin skin is displayed amongst other exotic and illegal animal parts at a stall on February 17, 2016 in Mong La, Myanmar. Mong La, the capital of Myanmar’s Special Region No. 4, is a mostly lawless area where Chinese tourists are able to cross the border for exotic poached animals, gambling, and prostitution. (Photo by Taylor Weidman/Getty Images)
AFRICAN PANGOLIN WORKING GROUP

Pangolins pushed to the brink of extinction

The trafficking of scales is no longer a ‘niche’ criminal activity, but a serious and organised crime that threatens to make all eight species extinct within 20 years

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
A ranger on patrol in the Kruger National Park. Photo: Supplied
JULIAN RADEMEYER

Deep in the trenches of the war on rhinos

In an edited extract from his book Killing for Profit, Julian Rademeyer offers a glimpse into two sides of the complicated battle in the bush.

  • Julian Rademeyer
14 min read
Chumlong Lemtongthai is the most senior figure in a smuggling ring ever convicted in South Africa.
JULIAN RADEMEYER

Rhino butchers caught on film at North West game farm

A disturbing bloody video has called into question the decision to drop charges against an alleged rhino poaching syndicate.

  • Julian Rademeyer
9 min read
Vietnamese banker Tram Be’s stuffed rhino photographed in his mansion after its horns were allegedly stolen by thieves.
JULIAN RADEMEYER

Vietnam snubs SA on key rhino poaching agreement

Vietnam has failed to sign a law-enforcement and biodiversity agreement with South Africa aimed at curbing escalating levels of rhino poaching.

  • Julian Rademeyer
5 min read