Publisher's Synopsis
Africa's heritage is on the brink of extinction and unlike past mass extinctions, caused by other factors, the current crisis is almost entirely caused by us - humans. Wildlife is being slaughtered on an industrial scale driven by human greed and ignorance. However, it is clear that poaching and the illegal killing of wildlife is not an isolated issue. It's the result of a combination of many different factors and can only be fully tackled by including the entire community. Therefore, in order to realize meaningful solutions, it's vital that we raise awareness. The Laikipian is a social enterprise based in Laikipia, Kenya. It has designed a comic strip that connects how poaching and the illegal wildlife trade are interrelated with other transitional crimes fuelled by corruption and conflict across Africa. It artistically captures how these crimes are making the world more insecure each day for both humans and animals. Hunt Me Not comic is a captivating and entertaining series designed to promote awareness on the growing threat to the environment and natural resources not only in Africa, but also across the globe. We hope the comic will empower local communities and inspire global citizens, especially the youth, to be conservation-conscious in their daily activities and make sure we "conserve enough of everything." The hope is that the youth will become ambassadors, who will in turn educate their families and communities about the importance of saving these animals and their place in the wild. Join us and help us raise awareness and save our wildlife. The first issue dubbed "Poaching Ground" highlights the intricacy of poaching activities in the parks. Hunt Me Not Comic #1 "Poaching Grounds" Synopsis It is in the middle of a serious poaching crisis that Leshan, a reformed poacher, is hired to become a game ranger at Ol Japeta ranch, which ruffles a few feathers, amongst them Leitato, Leshan's former associate in the poaching world, and the informants within the ranch who view Leshan as a potential threat to their evil deeds. It however appears the poachers and smugglers have a trick up their sleeve when Brian, a game ranger at the ranch defects to join the poachers in an opposite move of Leshan, during a foiled poaching expedition at Ol Japeta ranch. Who will have the last laugh? Your effort and my effort combined will help raise awareness to save our wildlife.
