Anti Poaching Operations
Raising awareness about poaching is as critical as carrying out frontline patrols. Without public understanding of the scale of the problem, efforts to protect Africa’s wildlife can easily be undermined. Education, collaboration, and visibility are therefore essential components of long-term conservation. A Unified Approach to Conservation In this feature,
Anti Poaching Operations
The Moyowosi Game Reserve, located in western Tanzania, is one of the country’s most important wildlife habitats. Known for its vast wetlands, savannahs, and diverse species, it is also a place where poaching pressures remain a constant threat. To protect this wilderness, Adam Clements Safaris has invested significant time
Namibia
0:00 /0:40 1× De-horning Rhino Operation in Namibia to Thwart Poaching In Namibia, one of the frontline strategies against rhino poaching has been de-horning operations, a proactive measure designed to make rhinos less attractive targets for poachers. While the procedure does not harm the animals when carried out
Zimbabwe
In 2020, the Isibaya Leopard Conservation Project was launched by a group of dedicated conservationists determined to safeguard the leopards of Mangwe, an area within the Matopos Hills of Zimbabwe. This region is renowned for its rugged terrain, unique ecosystems, and cultural heritage, but its leopard population has faced increasing
Anti Poaching Operations
By Catherine E. Semcer From South Africa’s private wildlife conservancies to Tanzania’s hunting blocs, the private sector plays a crucial role in protecting Africa’s wildlife. This commitment includes not only conservation management but also significant investments in anti-poaching operations, as highlighted in many stories shared here on
Anti Poaching Operations
The Scourge of Complicit Officials By Zig Mackintosh A professional hunter friend of mine worked in northern Mozambique a few years ago. Like most PHs, he was deeply committed to anti-poaching operations in Africa. On one patrol in his hunting concession, he and his team uncovered a poachers’ camp containing
Zimbabwe
The Save Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe is one of the country’s most well-known wildlife conservation areas, a vast refuge that today supports a diverse range of species, including some of Africa’s most endangered animals. This 8-minute short documentary takes viewers through the trials and tribulations of establishing the
Anti Poaching Operations
By Neil Duckworth and Ed Rosenfels Coutadas: Mozambique’s Unique Conservation Areas In Mozambique, coutadas are officially designated National Conservation Areas created to protect fauna and flora through a combination of safari hunting and ecotourism. Governed by the National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC), these territories are leased to private
Informant Network System
Anti-poaching is not just about military-style field operations or armed patrols in the bush to intercept poachers. While boots on the ground are essential, they are only one part of the equation. Intelligence gathering plays an equally critical role, and a well-established informer network system can make the difference between
Zimbabwe
The Wildlife Initiative Trust Africa was established to strengthen conservation in the Victoria Falls area and surrounding regions of Zimbabwe by introducing a K9 unit to local anti-poaching operations. These specially trained dogs and their handlers will assist in tracking poachers, detecting wildlife products such as bushmeat or ivory, and
Poaching Threats
Hunting and Poaching: One in the Same? By Zig Mackintosh Anti-hunting activists often blur the lines between hunting and poaching, and the mainstream media has swallowed that narrative whole, for one reason: Manipulation. Playing on emotions is a powerful way to secure donations for “Save the [fill in the blank]
Bushmeat & Meat Trade
By Hank's Voice Bicycles in the Western World vs. Tanzania’s Wilderness In much of the Western world, bicycle paths are paved, safe trails where urban dwellers enjoy one of the most efficient and affordable forms of transportation. But in Tanzania’s hunting blocks, bicycle-created dirt trails are