In a bid to intensify the battle against wildlife crime in Kenya, a delegation from Focused Conservation, led by CEO Wim Brown, recently convened with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at their headquarters in Nairobi. The meeting, which included Director of Investigations Eric Stouch and DCI Director Mohamed I. Amin, underscored the unwavering commitment […]
Meet Mr. Emmanuel Jlikan, a dedicated public servant whose journey from humble beginnings to national leadership in law enforcement is intertwined with a passion for wildlife conservation. Hailing from Monrovia, Liberia, Emmanuel was born in 1969 and raised amidst the civil strife that gripped his nation.
In a bid to draw attention to the plight of the critically endangered Arabian leopard, Saudi Arabia successfully advocated for the United Nations to designate February 10, 2024, as the International Day of the Arabian Leopard. With only an estimated 200 of these majestic creatures left in the wild, the Arabian leopard stands as one of the rarest big cats globally, known for its smaller size compared to its African counterparts and its historic habitat spanning Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman.
On this significant day, His Excellency the Ambassador from the Saudi Embassy in Kenya joined forces with conservation organizations like Focused Conservation and Catmosphere for a groundbreaking initiative in Kenya’s Kanura Forest. Named the “Catwalk,” this symbolic 7-kilometer walk aimed to raise awareness about the Arabian leopard’s endangered status. Organized by Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud’s non-profit foundation, Catmosphere, the event garnered international attention, amplifying the global call for the protection of big cats. Princess Bandar, also serving as the Saudi ambassador to the United States, has emerged as a vocal advocate for preserving the Arabian leopard and its habitat.
With historical records indicating a decline in Arabian leopard sightings, including the last recorded sighting in Saudi Arabia in 2014, the urgency to conserve this species has never been greater. Today, as we commemorate the International Day of the Arabian Leopard, we honor its legacy and renew our commitment to ensuring its survival for generations to come.
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Hippo poaching has recently intensified within some of Uganda’s 10 national parks, according to new evidence. Ranger reports and a new aerial survey show hippo numbers have dropped, and the bodies are often missing—telltale signs of poaching. The findings raise new concerns for the safety of the vulnerable animals.
Read the article in National Geographic by Dina Maron.
With support from Focused Conservation, the Liberia Special Wildlife Investigation Unit seized 7 crocodiles and 2 monkeys during an operation that resulted in the arrest of 2 subjects.
Crocodiles and Monkeys Seized from School Owner’s Home Read More »
Focused Conservation assisted with training new rangers for the MARA Elephant Project.
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With support from Focused Conservation, the Kenya Wildlife Task Force has been critical in the effort to save the protected Sandalwood.
Sandalwood burn ignites high profile awareness of Kenya’s illegal trade Read More »
Dr Patricia Raxter, a senior illegal wildlife trade analyst at US-based NGO Focused Conservation, speaks about bushmeat trafficking and the potential for zoonotic diseases.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to investigate, arrest and prosecute the criminal syndicate operating in Africa involved in trafficking rhino horns, elephant ivory and narcotics. With the help of partner agencies, the investigation resulted in the arrest of Moazu Kromah and others involved in the criminal trafficking of rhino horns, elephant tusks and heroin.
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