Nazir Foead
Nazir Foead
breeding further gains indicate population potential step zero
The births are a significant step and indicate that the rhinoceros are breeding with potential for further gains in population after years of zero growth.
casualties central conflict direct elephants forest latest result
These 10 elephants are the latest casualties in the escalating human-elephant conflict in central Sumatra, the direct result of uncontrolled destruction of their forest habitat.
both corporate good habitat law management strength weak
FFI are very good on law enforcement. WWF is very weak on that. Both are very good on rehabilitation. Our strength is in habitat management and corporate engagement.
activities hoping
Negotiations are now going on with the companies, hoping they can voluntarily give up their activities before 2020.
attacking cause conflict conversion elephants fields forest people root tigers whether
Forest conversion is the root cause of the conflict between people and animals, whether it is elephants raiding fields or tigers attacking livestock.
capture capturing death demands elephants last observer official operation rate team
The death rate of elephants during official translocation operation is unacceptable and capturing (the elephants) should be the last resort. If the elephants are captured, WWF demands that an independent observer team be with the capture team at all times.