Vol. 7 Issue 1, February 6, 2025

Letter from the President

Elephant Management in Southern Africa

South Africa’s National Elephant Heritage Strategy is open for public comment, addressing the management of over 44,000 elephants, including 31,000 in Kruger National Park. With ongoing debates over culling and conservation, the strategy aims to balance biodiversity protection with sustainable elephant management.

Dog Population in the USA

Dog population studies reveal that 60% of the world’s dogs live in homes, not on the streets. New research links dog populations to human density, offering insights for pet policies and urban planning. READ MORE

Is the World Running Out of Fresh Water?

Freshwater is vanishing at an alarming rate, with global river flows at a 33-year low and record-breaking droughts disrupting water supplies. Climate change is accelerating the crisis—will we take action before it’s too late? READ MORE