African conservationists resort to 'shoot to kill’ to stop poaching

Rhino horns command a very high price in some parts of Asia where they are used in dubious medicines, which fuels poaching and puts already endangered species at further risk. Some poachers are heavily armed professionals, who will shoot people as well as animals in their quest for money.

In contrast, the development of nature tourism has generated a great deal of international pressure to save high-profile species. This has been to such an extent that some conservation groups regard the protection of the gorilla, rhino and other endangered species as more important than human life.

Professor Rosaleen Duffy has conducted research in this field and discovered that private security firms and mercenaries are now being used to train game rangers. In countries such as Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo and

Living for a Cause

Called 'Living for a Cause,' Greenpeace have launched a new series of web shorts giving an 'insider' look at the organisation today. The series highlights some of the more surprising aspects of the organisation, and future episodes will cover the well known Greenpeace protest actions, their people, and their volunteers. To find out more click on the video link