Title:
Behind the scenes of snare removal in the Kruger National Park
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

A large part of his work involves removing snares from wildlife, and "sadly, incidents of snaring have been increasing across Kruger in recent years, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic", he wrote in South African National Parks (SANParks) 2023/2024 research report. The use of tracking collars - which send alerts either when animals enter identified snaring hotspot areas or have been stationary for a certain period - has recently become an important tool in managing endangered species such as wild dogs. In the report, Netshitavhadulu recounted how, on 8 February 2023, tourists reported an injured wild dog with a snare around its neck on SANParks' Facebook page.

Series Title:
Mail and Guardian
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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