2010-03-28 - Doha, Qatar.
The United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species has made some surprising decisions about restrictions, or lack thereof, on trade of endangered species around the world. Some animals are coming out with successes, while others, like the blue fin tuna and red and pink corals, are not. The two-week conference met to determine certain bans on trade, as well as to take requests to lift bans.
2010-03-22 - Doha, Qatar.
Bids by Tanzania and Zambia for one-off sales of their ivory stockpiles have been rejected by the UN body that oversees trade in threatened wildlife. The decision was reached during the 175-nation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) meeting in Doha, the Qatari capital.
2010-03-21 - Doha, Qatar. CATHERINE RIUNGU
In a surprise turn of events, Tanzania is this week likely to win its bid to sell its stockpile of ivory, estimated to be worth $15 million. The vote on Tanzania’s proposal to be allowed to sell its ivory stockpile is due this week amid reports that the counter-proposal 20-year ban on ivory sales that has divided Kenya and Tanzania down the middle is likely to fail, partly because Britain and other members of the EU are refusing to support it.
2010-03-15 - Doha, Qatar.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) begins their annual meeting today in Doha, Qatar. A big item on the agenda this year is the sale of ivory. Tanzania and Zambia would like to sell some of their stock piled ivory. The idea is to flood the market with "legal" ivory and so reduce the need for poaching. Unfortunately it doesnt work this way. The Asian and US market for ivory does not seem to have a saturation point, demand always exceeds supply. Allowing some "legal...
2008-10-01 - Doha, Qatar. Peter Townson
DOHA Zoo was bustling with visitors yesterday as many of the citys residents opted to spend the first day of their Eid holiday looking at the various animals and birds homed there. Although usually reserved for ladies only, this Tuesday was kept open for bachelors, many of whose companies had arranged for them to be transported to the zoo. The queue in the car park was an indication of the large numbers of visitors, with a huge variety of nationalities and ages gathered at the park’s entrance.
2008-02-28 - Doha, Qatar.
The Supreme Council for Environment and Natural Reserves (SCENR) yesterday announced its decision to host the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Doha.
2025-03-27 - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
In a united effort to prevent forest fires, a team of three elephants joined over 20 locals in constructing firebreaks in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng district on Wednesday. The initiative, led by Phra Kh...
2025-03-27 - Cholamunda, India.
A Wild tusker, known as Kasera Komban, was found dead in abandoned septic tank in Kerala Malappuram. The tusker used to be affectionately called "Kasera Komban" due to its remarkably long tusks, which...
2025-03-18 - Wichita, United States.
The Sedgwick County Zoo announced Monday that 29-year-old African elephant Simunye delivered a stillborn calf following a healthy, full-term pregnancy. This would have marked the first elephant born a...
2025-03-08 - Guwahati, India.
A female elephant calf took birth in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. The newborn, named Gauri, is the offspring of an elephant named Phulmai, who resides within the protected area of Kaziranga.
2025-03-05 - Trichy, India.
A 60-year-old female elephant named Jaini, who was being cared for at the MR Palayam Government Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Reserve Forest under the Trichy Forest Division, has passed away. The ...
2025-02-07 - Amboseli, Kenya.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paolo, one of Amboseli’s most famous and cherished elephants. At 46 years old, Paolo’s death marks the loss of a true giant, not only in size but ...
