UK-Trained Dogs Track Poachers 20km, Aid African Wildlife Protection

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Dogs4Wildlife trains specialist canines in Carmarthen to support anti-poaching efforts across sub-Saharan African reserves.

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Professional trainers Darren Priddle and Jacqui Law have deployed 15 operation dogs to five African countries, including Zimbabwe and Tanzania.

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Puppies undergo advanced training from two days old, focusing on human scent tracking and specialist detection capabilities.

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These conservation dogs can track poacher trails up to 20km and are trained to recognize specific wildlife odors at various checkpoints.

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Their detection dog Shinga successfully tracked a poacher 4.5km to his doorstep after a warthog killing in Zimbabwe.

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UK zoos provide crucial training grounds where puppies learn to remain composed around various wildlife species.

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The organization partners with Akashinga anti-poaching group and runs Siyafunda Ngemvelo program for local schoolchildren.

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Dogs4Wildlife empowers young girls to become wildlife rangers while supporting local communities near the reserves.

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These trained canines help increase and improve biodiversity within their operating ecosystems.

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