The perilous 1,000-mile journey to save Africa’s endangered black rhinos
28 October 2022
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Tag: anti-poaching
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Unleashing the Wild: Colette’s Ultra AFRICA Race
‘Running for your life’ has a different meaning for Colette Terblanche, Peace Parks’ Combatting Wildlife Crime Project Manager and freshly victorious Ultra AFRICA Race participant. She recently completed this immense 220 km feat through southern Mozambique, over five days, in intense heat on gritty, sandy trails. The entire experience was incredible. I always expected it to […]
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Ranger Revolution: Specialised Training Takes on Wildlife Crime
A revolution in ranger training is poised to take effect in southern Africa. It is aimed at closing the gap between transnational organised crime and rangers on the frontlines of conservation – on both sides of national borders. Driven by strong global demand, and high prices on the illegal market, poaching and trafficking of […]
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Elevating Nyika: Flying High for Forests and Wildlife
Teams in Nyika National Park are trialling a helicopter in the hope that it can add an enhanced aerial dimension to its anti-poaching operations.
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Taking the LEAD to Save Lives
Imagine a medical first responder course, specifically designed for senior game rangers operating at the frontlines of conservation and the combat against poaching. These men and women are guided through reality-based training, tailored to the situation on the ground. They emerge as certified coaches empowered to instruct taskforces in their own protected areas, with access […]
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Transforming Wildlife Monitoring and Protection
Peace Parks Foundation and EarthRanger have formed an impactful partnership to revolutionise wildlife monitoring and protection. In Mozambique, three parks across the Great Limpopo transboundary landscape, as well as Maputo National Park in the Lubombo transboundary landscape, are integrating EarthRanger to help with real-time tracking of wildlife and resources and enhance the way conservationists respond […]
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INL Collaboration Unleashes the Power of Combating Wildlife Crime in southern Africa
Collaboration Combats Wildlife Crime: US Department of State International Bureau of Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) visits South Africa’s Wildlife Zones Project and is recognised for their ongoing support and commitment to combating wildlife crime in southern Africa. Peace Parks Foundation’s Combatting Wildlife Crime Programme works tirelessly to combat transnational organised wildlife and forest […]
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Fresh INSIGHT: Global Platform Relaunches to Boost Combating Wildlife Crime Efforts
INSIGHT is an online platform built to facilitate knowledge sharing between people and organisations working to combat wildlife crime. Previously known as the ‘iSivivane Anti-Poaching Toolbox’, it has recently been re-designed and re-launched as INSIGHT, a secure website with protected access for verified persons dedicated to operating as effectively as possible in this field. Wildlife […]
