South Africa's conservation success story: the 'Black Mambas' mean business!

http://www.theecologist.org/campaigning/2987217/south_africas_conservation_success_story_the_black_mambas_mean_business.html
Date Written:  2016-02-19
Publisher:  The Ecologist
Year Published:  2016
Resource Type:  Article
Cx Number:  CX18858

A unique, all female anti-poaching unit has transformed the conservation picture in South Africa's Kruger National Park. In just three years the Black Mambas have cut poaching by more than 75%, removed over 1,000 snares, and become role models for local youth. And this weekend they arrive in the UK to collect Helping Rhinos' 'Innovation in Conservation' Award.