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9 Jun

Support Wildlife Conservation with P.L.A.Y. Dog Plush Toys – Now Available at Woolworths South Africa!

Looking for a way to treat your furry friend and support wildlife conservation? We’re thrilled to share that you can now purchase a special collection of P.L.A.Y. plush dog toys—featuring some of Africa’s most iconic species—in support of Global Conservation Force!

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7 Jun

Funding in Action: Grazing Paddock Expansion for Lazula and Bheji at Zululand Rhino Orphanage

We’re excited to share a powerful update on the real-world impact of the Saving Baby Rhinos fundraiser, held on April 24th, 2025. Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, attendees, and sponsors, we raised a total of $17,885.17 to support the life-saving work of our partners at Zululand Conservation Trust (ZCT) and Zululand Rhino Orphanage (ZRO). This funding is already being used on the ground — and the progress is inspiring.

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5 Jun

Pangolin Protection in Action: Tracking Tags Sponsored for Zululand Conservation Trust

We’re proud to share a powerful step forward in pangolin conservation: Global Conservation Force has sponsored four tracking tags for our partners at Zululand Conservation Trust to support their critical work monitoring and protecting pangolins in the wild.

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4 Jun

Rhino Horn Trimming – A Difficult, But Necessary Conservation Tool

When it comes to rhino conservation, there are no easy answers—no “silver bullet” that can single-handedly end the poaching crisis. Each strategy deployed is part of a broader, multi-layered defense aimed at protecting one of our planet’s most iconic and imperiled species. One of the most controversial, but effective tools in the conservation toolbox is rhino horn trimming, aka de-horning.

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31 May

222 Snares Removed in One Patrol: A Joint Effort with TacTrack Anti-Poaching Unit

In a powerful display of collaboration and frontline conservation, Global Conservation Force recently joined our long-standing partners at TacTrack Anti-Poaching Unit for a field patrol that resulted in the removal of 222 snares—each one a potential death trap for wildlife.

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30 May

Strengthening the Front Line: K9 First Aid Training for Eastern Cape Handlers

Global Conservation Force is proud to have partnered with Ikhala Veterinary Clinic to deliver a full day of hands-on K9 First Aid training to 27 anti-poaching K9 handlers from across the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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16 May

Endangered Species Day | Keeping the Momentum for Wildlife

Every day is Endangered Species Day at Global Conservation Force—but on this globally recognized day, we take the opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the wildlife and wild places that need our help the most. Conservation is not an overnight win; it’s a long-term, strategic, and collaborative mission. That’s why we build our efforts around lasting impact—and few examples illustrate that better than our work to protect rhinos.

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7 May

Rhino Poaching Crisis Continues: South Africa Loses 103 Rhinos in Q1 2025 — Global Conservation Force Ramps Up Support in High-Risk Regions

In a sobering update from South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Minister Dr. Dion George announced that 103 rhinos were poached between January and March 2025. This grim statistic averages to more than one rhino killed every day, highlighting the continued and unrelenting pressure on South Africa’s remaining rhino populations.

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2 May

All for Rhinos: A Global Effort with GCF, ZCT & ZRO

Thanks to your incredible support, April and May have brought major wins for rhino conservation and community-based efforts across South Africa! From raising a glass at Brews for Baby Rhinos in San Diego to tuning in from around the world for our Live Conservation Chat with Karen Odendaal, Anthony Porter, and Mike Veale, our GCF community has shown up in full force to support our trusted partners at Zululand Conservation Trust and the Zululand Rhino Orphanage.

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1 May

Global Conservation Force is now an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet

Global Conservation Force is now an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet! This partnership expands our reach and deepens our impact by connecting us with businesses committed to environmental responsibility and action. As a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner, we are part of a global network working toward sustainable solutions for people, wildlife, and ecosystems.

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