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VOLUME 26

Motorbikes in Anti-Poaching (5-minute Video)

Deciding where to allocate the funds in an anti-poaching budget is always tricky.

Every part of the operation requires money and prioritizing is essential.

Transportation is key, and motorbikes are a central part of any operation, but several alternatives exist.

Mark Haldane from Zambeze Delta Safaris and his anti-poaching manager, Mfana Xaba, explain the rationale behind the various motorbikes they use in the field. Results sometimes trump costs.

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