Texan rangers to help combat poaching in KNP Posted on 29 October 2019 Tags:SANParks Texan game wardens will soon be deployed in the Kruger National Park to help combat poaching and wildlife trafficking. According to Lowvelder, members of the unit visited the Kruger recently to kick off the annual professional exchange program with SANParks rangers. In a statement, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) clarified that the initiative aims to create professional growth and leadership development opportunities between the two ranger groups. The initiative also aims to further educate and create awareness of international wildlife trafficking. ‘The illegal sale and exploitation of wildlife resources is a global problem that has a direct negative effect on the State of Texas and could lead to the loss of Texas native species, either through the harvest of native species or introduction of non-indigenous invasive species,’ said Col. Grahame Jones, Law Enforcement Director with the TPWD. Texas game wardens have increased their focus on wildlife trafficking operations over the last decade, which includes navigating through internet forums and online marketplaces where trade in both live wildlife and wildlife parts frequently occurs. Game wardens work to identify suspect sales and negotiate undercover transactions with willing sellers to purchase a wide variety of native and non-native wildlife species from around the world. This collaboration is meant to strengthen efforts at protecting wildlife internationally. Image: Supplied Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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