Margaret L Salmon MD

Image source: psmag.com The dwindling wildlife population in regions like Africa has become a global concern. We’re seeing news headlines of people paying ludicrous amounts of money just to hunt animals like rhinos, lions, and giraffes. There is also an ongoing problem with black market trading of goods like ivory and other animal parts being used for Eastern medicine. According to Dr. Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., our inability to stop poachers in the past has created a state of emergency in relation to maintaining wildlife population. People may not think that they can contribute much to deter poaching in Africa, but there are many small things we can do. The most actionable way to help wildlife in Africa is through donations. Your money can go to the protection of wildlife preservations, aid in research being conducted to increase animal population, and provide capital for people who are actively pushing for better conservation laws, including the enforcement of anti-poaching la...

Image source: thetimes.co.uk Territories caught in conflict don't just affect people and their communities. In Africa, armed conflicts greatly cause destruction to wildlife habitats. Many animals are considered endangered because of environmental decline and illegal operations. Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., a humanitarian, entrepreneur, and medical professional who has worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo, understands how this problem can greatly cause a decline in the animal population. The country's Garamba National Park is one of Africa’s oldest protected areas. However, it is under threat with local and foreign poachers hunting for hippos, buffaloes, and elephants. Park rangers and conservationists working in the area are also in danger from these invaders. With a territory that spans at least 2,000 square miles and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is supposed to be a safe haven for the world’s biggest animals. Image source: thetimes.co.u...