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VOLUME 32

What is "Conservation Triage"?

What is "Conservation Triage"?

The concept of triage originates from medicine, specifically military and emergency medical contexts. The term "triage" comes from the French word "trier," which means "to sort" or "to select." Conservation triage is a concept used in biodiversity conservation that involves prioritizing conservation

Aircraft Effectiveness in Anti-Poaching (5-Minute Video)

Aircraft Effectiveness in Anti-Poaching (5-Minute Video)

Agility is the name of the game when it comes to effective anti-poaching work. When Zambeze Delta Safaris (ZDS) started operating in Coutada 11 in Mozambique, they used a light aircraft for aerial patrolling. One issue with a fixed-wing aircraft is that poachers can hear it a long way off,

Online Social Media Platforms are a Knowing Facilitator of Wildlife Trafficking

Online Social Media Platforms are a Knowing Facilitator of Wildlife Trafficking

By Dr Dan Stiles In Volume 30 of PATROL, we featured a video interview with Dr. Dan Stiles about the issue of wildlife trafficking through social media. He wrote this piece to expand on the video's content. On an overcast day in the tropical forest of the eastern

The Rhino Poaching Crisis (5-Minute Video)

The Rhino Poaching Crisis (5-Minute Video)

YouTube has put an 18+ age restriction on this video as they consider the imagery contained within too gruesome. Poaching is horrific, but the truth must be told to get on top of the crisis. Dr Dave Cooper retired as Chief Veterinarian at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, South Africa, in August