Tag anti poaching

17 Jun

May–June 2025 Impact Recap: Global Conservation Force in Action

From the rugged bushveld of South Africa to the dense rainforests of Indonesia, Global Conservation Force continued to make powerful strides in wildlife conservation throughout May and June 2025. With hands-on ranger support, advanced wildlife monitoring, K9 deployment, legal action against poachers, and global education, the past two months reflect our deep and growing impact on the frontlines of conservation.

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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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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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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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30 Apr

April Impact Recap – 63 Rangers Trained Across the Eastern Cape

April was a month of serious impact for Global Conservation Force and our partner reserves in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. With the support of our incredible donors, we successfully completed a sponsored Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training tour, reaching 63 rangers across Kariega, Lalibela, Bucklands, Shamwari, and Amakhala.

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29 Apr

A Night for Rhino Conservation: $17,885.17 Raised for Our Partners in Zululand

On behalf of the entire Global Conservation Force team, we are thrilled to share the success of our latest fundraising event — a powerful evening dedicated to rhino conservation, education, and community impact.

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28 Apr

Brews for Baby Rhinos

Join GCF Founder & CEO Mike Veale and Karen Odendaal of Zululand Conservation Trust and Zululand Rhino Orphanage for an inspiring afternoon! Hear about our latest projects while enjoying delicious brews — Pretzels & Pints is generously donating 10% of sales during the event to support our mission! Casual, fun, and full of conservation spirit.

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19 Apr

Saving Lives in the Field: GCF Fully Sponsors 2025 K9 First Aid Course in South Africa

Global Conservation Force is proud to announce that we are fully sponsoring the next K9 Field First Aid Course for anti-poaching and conservation K9 units in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This life-saving training will take place on May 30th, 2025, in collaboration with Ikhala Veterinary Hospital in Grahamstown, South Africa.

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