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Google-funded spy tech to prey on poachers

December 18, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Both surveillance technology and Google have generated controversyt. But in opposition to the growing international threat of poaching, however, many feel they can be put to good use.

Costa Rica bans hunting, but what about shark finning?

December 11, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Costa Rica officially banned hunting on December 10, becoming the first Latin American country to outlaw the sport.

South Africa deploys anti-poaching plane

December 5, 2012 By Blake Skylar

"This is a war. You cannot take a stick to a gunfight."

Rhino killings on the rise in South Africa

November 28, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The Finfoot Game Reserve in Vaalkop Dam, South Africa became the sight of animal cruelty and bloodshed this month.

Animal abuse: Some food for thought this Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012 By Blake Skylar

On the East Coast where I grew up, Thanksgiving was one of the holidays that was a big deal to us. My parents made a huge turkey with stuffing, corn on the cob, and mashed potatoes,...