Can I join an anti-poaching unit?
The program will put you into the field with those who have made a career out of saving wildlife in Africa. You can stay for a minimum of 1 week to up to two months. Only one selected Wildlife Guardian will join the Anti Poaching Unit at a time.
Where are the Akashingas located?
Akashinga is an all-female anti-poaching group in Zimbabwe. The group is the subject of a 2020 documentary titled Akashinga: The Brave Ones.
Where can I watch Akashinga documentary?
Watch Akashinga: The Brave Ones Online | Nat Geo TV.
Are the Akashinga vegan?
Akashinga is a radical team of vegan women that is working to protect Africa’s key species, including the country’s vulnerable elephants. The group is part of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, founded by anti-poaching leader and former Australian special forces soldier Damien Mander.
Can I volunteer to fight poachers?
As a volunteer, you can assist with the following: Wildlife surveys to monitor population growth. Anti-poaching activities like the removal of wire snares. Night patrols to collect newly laid sea turtle eggs before poachers get them.
Why is poaching illegal?
Poaching has been defined as the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, usually associated with land use rights. Poaching was once performed by impoverished peasants for subsistence purposes and a supplement for meager diets. It was set against the hunting privileges of nobility and territorial rulers.
Has the Akashinga been successful?
Since 2017, Akashinga rangers have made hundreds of arrests and helped drive an 80 percent downturn in elephant poaching in Zimbabwe’s Lower Zambezi Valley.
Is Akashinga on Disney plus?
Disney has announced that the National Geographic Documentary Film, “Akashinga: The Brave Ones“, will be coming to Disney+ in the United States and Canada on Friday 21st May.
Is it legal to shoot poachers in Africa?
There are countries in Africa, including Botswana and the Congo, where it is legal to shoot and kill poachers if they are caught in the act. These regulations, often referred to as shoot-to-kill policies, have been widely discussed and are a very controversial topic in Africa (White, 2014).
What do anti poachers do?
Anti-poaching is the organised act to counter the poaching of wildlife. Typically, it is the act of actively patrolling land in an effort to prevent poachers from reaching the animals.
Do poachers get killed?
In 2019, a suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant and then “devoured” by lions, park officials said at the time. All that was found were his skull and a pair of pants. Last year, South Africa noted a significant drop in rhino poaching, with killings falling 33 percent.
Are poachers poor?
Many poachers are not among the absolute poorest, but they collect bushmeat to supplement their income. They need the funds they receive from bushmeat, ivory and rhino-horn trade for basic needs. Evidently, poverty and poaching are inseparable.
How is ACCF helping to fight poaching in Africa?
ACCF supports anti-poaching efforts to curb the ever-growing pressure on wildlife populations in the protected areas. Our Projects in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe have dedicated anti-poaching units to combat this poaching threat and to propel wildlife conservation in Africa.
How is Anti Poaching Unit backed by technology?
The anti-poaching unit is backed by cutting-edge technology with a state-of-the-art digital radio network and accompanying law enforcement database.
Why is there poaching of elephants in Zimbabwe?
In 2010 the Dande Safari Area, in northern Zimbabwe, suddenly saw a marked increase in elephant poaching. Our National Parks, as keen as they are, are under funded, demoralised and often unable to respond to situations due to a lack of resources.
When was the Victoria Falls anti poaching unit established?
The Victoria Falls Anti Poaching unit is committed to the conservation of its wildlife. The unit was established in January 1999, by the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and local safari operator Charles Brightman, see more about about Charles at Discover Safaris.