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Is Poaching Ever Sustainable? (8-minute Video)

Is Poaching Ever Sustainable? (8-minute Video)

Zambia's Lunga Busanga Game Management Area (GMA) borders the Kafue National Park to the north. Fico Vidale Safaris is the concession holder of the area. Poaching is a problem across Africa, and in this area, meat poaching, both commercial and subsistence, is the biggest concern. As human populations

Eating Til it’s All Gone???

Eating Til it’s All Gone???

By Hank’s Voice Some critics of hunting assert that it should only be done for meat and that only indigenous peoples should be hunting, as they are true conservationists. But a 2016 paper by Ripple et al. published in the journal Royal Society Open Science presents concerns strongly suggesting

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

What's in a Poacher's Backpack? (6-Minute Video)

What's in a Poacher's Backpack? (6-Minute Video)

A poacher must be tough, resourceful, and intuitive to survive in the harsh African bush. He also must be able to survive on the bare minimum. Professional hunter Guav Johnson from Classic African Hunting and his team caught a poacher in the Matetsi Safari Area in Zimbabwe. The poacher showed