The Last Line of Defense (6-minute Video)

The Northern Cameroon savannah faces a severe poaching crisis, devastating its unique wildlife and ecosystems.

Species such as the giant eland, found only in a few countries, are particularly at risk, with their poached meat fetching a fraction of hunting safaris' revenue. These safaris provide significant conservation funding and support local economies by creating hundreds of jobs.

The financial strain of combating poaching has led many small operators to abandon their concessions, leaving vast areas unprotected. As these lands become overrun with poachers and cattle, wildlife populations plummet.

Hunting companies remain the last line of defense, conducting anti-poaching efforts at great expense, but their resources are stretched thin.