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It could have been an easy prey for a leopard or a lion O-/


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KNP: Dehydrated Duke found, three suspected poachers arrested
Duke allegedly went missing on Tuesday evening just north of Tshokwane.
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One of the SANPark Ranger Bloodhound dogs, Duke who went missing yesterday July 23, after being a contact with poachers has been found.

According to Don English, a Regional Ranger in the Kruger National Park Duke has been found.

Duke allegedly went missing on Tuesday evening just north of Tshokwane after being in contact with poachers and shots were fired.

According SANParks spokesperson Ike Phaahla the poachers were also apprehended with support from the K9 and Air-wing teams on Tuesday evening.


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“Tshokwane Rangers also arrested three suspected poachers in possession of a high caliber rifle, ammunition and poaching equipment,” he said.

“These magnificent animals are valuable and have become a big game changer in the anti-poaching campaign. They are part of the Rangers Corps family and contribute to the success rate of arrests in the anti-poaching campaign,” said Phaahla.

Glenn Phillips the KNP Managing Executive expressed his appreciation of the hard work that was done by the Rangers Corps, Airwing and K9 Units saying.

“We are proud of your achievements in the recent past, we salute your commitment and bravery to this campaign. We are happy that it was found unharmed even though it was dehydrated and drained” said Glenn

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INTRODUCING RAMBO THEMBA

SANParks Honorary Rangers | 22 August at 18:00


The Pretoria Region of SANParks Honorary Rangers was thrilled to have been able to hand over a new tracker dog to the K9 unit in Kruger recently. This new addition to the unit has been named Rambo Themba, and is a black and tan Bloodhound who will be based in the Skukuza area.

Continued support from Airliner4Animals e.V. (A4A) enabled the Region to donate Rambo Themba, and his working harness which is going to be ordered shortly, will also be paid for from A4A funds. Rambo Themba’s food will be supplied by Project Watchdog and their sponsors.

A4A is a group of Crew members of Lufthansa and based in Germany, they set up A4A and financially support non-profit organisations and associations. By means of their large network of airliners and friends they aim to help many animals throughout the world.


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Woman works to save rhinos

20.08.2019 | Mariana Balt

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Precious Malapane playing with, but actually already training, the litter of puppies born at the SAWC.

She hails from one of the poorest communities near the Kruger National Park, but dog handler Precious Malapane (23) plays a big role in saving rhinos.

Malapane trains free-range tracker dogs at the K9 unit at the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) near Orpen Gate.

While she was still a primary pupil at a school in the Welverdiend area, she was introduced to the ranger profession during outings to the college, situated mere kilometres from her village.

“I listened in awe to college CEO Theresa Sowry explaining to us what important work rangers do,” she remembered.

Her dream was born. After matric, Precious enrolled for a conservation course at the college in 2017.

During visits to the K9 unit she lost her heart to the dogs and applied for an internship. Unfortunately she could not be accommodated at the time, but dog master Johan van Straaten remembered her keen interest.

Malapane went on to accept a position as environmental educator at Balule Nature Reserve, but to her delight one day she got the expected call from Van Straaten that an opening at the K9 Unit was available.

Since the day she started there, she has been in her element. “I love every minute of working with the dogs, especially now that we have our first set of home-bred puppies to train,” she admitted. “I am growing all the time and appreciate the opportunity to be involved with these animals, my colleagues and the quest to save rhinos.”

At the college’s unit, a team of handlers are always on standby.

With their human leader, dogs are picked up by helicopter, dropped to find suspects and brought back to the unit again.

During their training the dogs are exposed to several factors that would prepare them for their duties and helicopter rides.

Puppies are taught from a young age through play to gain confidence, chase people, tolerate high noise levels and not be scared of flying.

“We run with them a lot, always let them ‘win’ and make a lot of noise – even while they get fed,” said Malapane.

They can go out to work from a year and a half old, when their hormones have settled and muscles are built. Malapane said every dog quickly shows its strong points, whether it is tracking or competing, solely determined by temperament.

Although the bond between a handler and an on-line tracker dog is not created, a trainer always trains their own pack.

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Precious Malapane and Robynne Wasas with one of the dogs trained and kept on standby at the SAWC.


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This is a LOVELY story and great seeing the local community involved in something really positive ..from Precious to Theresa Sowry the wife of Kingfisherspruit Section Ranger Richard Sowry


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Dogs impress at Honorary Rangers Indaba
The SAWC’s K9 Unit was invited to the SANParks Honorary Rangers Indaba at Mopani Camp in the Kruger National Park and they put on a demonstration to remember.
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The unit presented the College’s canine asset in a combined demonstration comprising a horse patrol, reaction unit, online tracking team, air support and the pack dogs.



Guests were amazed by how many parties are involved in following up an incursion by suspected poachers and were also impressed with the efficiency of all the teams and their cooperation.

“We were very proud to be a part of this presentation with our colleagues and partners,” said the College’s Dog Master Johan van Straaten.

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Photo: Trainer Robynne, and handler Precious with one of the free running pack dogs after a training demonstration, captured by Sean Viljoen for Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance

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^Q^


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:-( :-( :-(


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1/ It is with great sadness that we announce that the legendary, Killer has been put to sleep on the advise of Veterinary doctors. He was 11 years old (77). He had been suffering from ill health for some time. This morning, his longtime companion Amos, /...

and the K9 Manager, Johan de Beer went to pay their last respects to a hero in the anti poaching campaign. Rest in Peace Killer you will be sorely missed.
The PDSA Gold Medal was awarded to K9 Killer in January 2016 for his fight against anti-poaching in South Africa.



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Sad news


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:-( :-(


Marakele day trips

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