Discover how the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s scent detection dogs, Delta and Dash, are revolutionising tortoise conservation in South Africa, helping to locate endangered species and protect biodiversity hotspots like the Karoo.
The inaugural Snare Mitigation Symposium emphasized the urgent need for action and collaboration to combat illegal wildlife snaring in South Africa, with a focus on community-driven solutions and innovative tools like canine detection teams.
Snaring, driven by the bushmeat trade, poses a severe threat to South Africa’s wildlife, but innovative solutions like anti-poaching canine units offer hope in combating this silent killer.
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is planning to host the first African Canines in Conservation Conference in March 2025.
After years of protecting South Africa’s rhinos, tracking dogs like Puk enjoy well-deserved retirements as beloved pets, highlighting the importance of their role in combating wildlife crime.