Succulent poaching is a growing issue in South Africa, with hundreds of thousands of plants poached annually. The EWT’s Conservation Canine Unit is using scent detection dogs to combat this crisis.
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.
EWT’s Esther Matthew, now Southern Africa Hub Coordinator, represented the region at her first Nat Geo Explorer Festival in Peru, building global conservation connections.
The EWT’s Canine Conservation Unit plays a crucial role in rhino protection, using detection dogs to track poachers and prevent wildlife crime across South Africa’s reserves.
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.