The number of poached rhinos in 2022

The number of poached rhinos in 2022

448 RHINOS POACHED IN SOUTH AFRICA IN 2022 💔🩏   These are the official numbers reported by the South African government, however, the actual numbers are believed to be higher considering animals that were never found and calves that are not included in the statistics....
First Aid Kit for the dogs!

First Aid Kit for the dogs!

Of course, we want to start the year off by ensuring every dog and handler has one available at all times. To do that, we need your help! The kits come in a molle bag made of durable material, and several straps make it easy to attach where needed to ensure it can be...
Impact report Q4

Impact report Q4

These led to the seizure of 14 elephant tusks, 6 live pangolins, 2 leopard skins, 17 weapons, 1 axe, 125 wire snares and 900m of illegal fish nets During these months, 24 human-wildlife conflicts were reported and mitigated, mostly elephants causing problems in local...
Family & Friends – Nyaradzo Hoto

Family & Friends – Nyaradzo Hoto

 Name & age: Nyaradzo Hoto, 30 years old Family: 2 Daughters Job position: Sergeant Ranger since: 2017 Favourite wild animal: ElephantWhy did you become a ranger? By the time Akashinga started, being a ranger was a male-dominated occupation. It was not a space...
Victory for nature!

Victory for nature!

Today the two-week-long UN biodiversity conference COP15 ended in a historic agreement with actions to protect and restore nature. It really is last minute since scientists warned us that we only have ten years left to halt the mass extinction we are in currently....
Family & Friends: Frank af Petersens

Family & Friends: Frank af Petersens

Name: Frank af PetersensOccupation: Art- and documentary photographerFavourite animal: The African savanna elephant What inspires you to work with conservation organisations?I work as a pro bono photographer for a few organisations that seek to end poaching of...