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Anti-Poaching Technology and Canine Unit

Guardians of our Wildlife

Anti-Poaching and Canine Units

The relentless poaching of rhino continues to escalate across the continent – particularly across the Greater Kruger National Park region of South Africa, which is home to more than 80% of Africa’s rhino populations.

The SLT supports the tireless 24/7 anti-poaching and law enforcement efforts, critical to safeguarding the many species of conservation concern in the region.

The SLT also supports the expertly trained canine (K9) dog unit and anti-poaching (APU) field rangers – including the piloting and deployment of innovative technology – such as trail cameras, night-vision equipment, perimeter fence-line detection, virtual tracking harnesses for dogs, and 4x4 all-terrain vehicles for increased mobility and off-road tracking.

The K9 (dog) unit has proved to be a gamechanger in of maximising early detection, exceptional tracking, scenting work supporting rapid response and apprehension capabilities, as well as acting as a deterrent to entering the area.

Key Successes

The K9 (dog) unit has proved to be a game-changer in maximising early detection, exceptional tracking, and scenting work supporting rapid response and apprehension capabilities.

K9 dog units and innovative early detection technology, remain critical game changers to stay a step ahead of relentless poaching.

Anti-Poaching Technology and Canine Unit

How can I support this project?

  • USD 500 – per trail camera (including a solar pack)
  • USD 250 – all-terrain vehicle servicing and maintenance kits (per kit)
  • USD 2,375 – 10 x all-terrain vehicle servicing and maintenance kits
  • USD 12,500 – 1 x drone (with night-vision capabilities)
  • USD 6,250 – FLIR night vision equipment
  • USD 50 000 – thermal wide area surveillance radar

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