Tag k9

26 Aug

Celebrating International Dog Day: The K9 Heroes Protecting Wildlife Worldwide

At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we know that some of our greatest conservation allies walk on four legs. This International Dog Day, we’re honoring the incredible dogs who stand on the frontlines of wildlife protection, anti-poaching efforts, and counter-wildlife trafficking initiatives around the globe

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10 Aug

2025 K9 Field Training and Integrated Operations | Elevating Wildlife Protection Teams

The K9 Field Training and Integrated Operations course is one of Global Conservation Force’s most advanced training initiatives, offering an intensive, hands-on professional development experience for handlers, trainers, and field rangers working with active K9 units in wildlife conservation. Unlike traditional training programs, this course places teams directly into operational environments, challenging both handlers and K9s to excel under real-world conditions.

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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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21 Dec

Rewilding of Critically Endangered Elongated Tortoise in Lawachara

As part of our ongoing commitment to recovering Bangladesh’s tortoise populations, we’re thrilled to announce the rewilding of critically endangered elongated tortoises (Indotestudo elongata) at Lawachara National Park.

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7 Sep

GCF K9 Reaper and the Fight Against Endangered Succulent Poaching: A New Trend in Conservation Challenges

Global Conservation Force’s K9 Reaper continues her critical work in partnership with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and handler, Shadi, targeting poachers who exploit rare and endangered succulents. This effort […]

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23 Oct

In Loving Memory of Nala – GCF Conservation K9

Today, we say goodbye to a true hero in the world of wildlife conservation. Nala, a dedicated K9 from Global Conservation Force, has lost her battle with cancer, leaving a […]

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24 Jul

GCF K9 Nala Update

This last week brought more tough news with the finding of another cancerous tumor under further exams, and signs of metastasis. Nala goes into a second surgery to remove the […]

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28 Oct

Thor, Pangolin and Rhino GCF K9 Featured in Mini Documentary

Global Conservation Force K9 Thor just had a mini documentary released about his important work! CLICK HERE TO WATCH  https://youtu.be/ceO4F3DEjJ0 Thor, a Bavarian hound, has a very special set of […]

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28 Jun

Moving Into Our Second Year in Partnership with Endangered Wildlife Trust

Did you know that Global Conservation Force has 4 K9s on a deployment loan with Endangered Wildlife Trust? Each of GCF K9s, all Belgian Malinois, went through just shy of […]

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16 Dec

Conservation NGOs and Conservation Canines Working Together to Combat Wildlife Crime

In January 2021, the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Canine Unit welcomed four 18-month-old female Belgian Malinois to the team to help us fight against wildlife crime. The dogs, Reaper, Nala, […]

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