The Horrors of Poaching

Every so often, our teams and partners get exposed to some of the most horrific impacts of poaching in reserves in Africa. Although these images are very graphic and may be offensive to sensitive followers, we believe that our followers need to be aware of the reality of the poaching crisis. On this specific day, we partnered with Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services and Wildscapes Veterinary Services, in patrolling this reserve in South Africa.

The team found countless dead animals (including 9 buffalo) which were snared and butchered, showing the ruthlessness of poachers. One hyena was, however, collared to get a better idea of how the animals are moving in the reserve. These operations are critical to showcase the crisis to the management authority of the reserve and hopefully generate more support and awareness for the improved management of the reserve. The mission was co-funded Rhino Connect and the Wildlife Emergency Fund.

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