On The Scent: Meet the Dogs Protecting 200 Rhinos

We're delighted to bring you the latest update from our K9 team this quarter!

As always, our handlers and their canine partners have been busy on the frontlines of conservation. Over the past three months, the team has responded to a 83 incidents of Human Wildlife Conflict and provided support in an additional 23 cases where their skills were crucial.

Our dedicated handlers of twelve certainly have their hands full, and that's not all! We're thrilled to announce the arrival of three brand new bloodhound pups Bedzer, Watson and Keena to the K9 anti-poaching unit. These future guardians will be trained to carry on the legacy of protecting Ol Pejeta's endangered wildlife.

With their incredible sense of smell and tracking abilities, these bloodhounds are destined to become anti-poaching heroes. Just like their predecessors, they'll undergo rigorous training in tracking, obedience, and scent hunting. We're happy to report that they're already showing tremendous progress with their skills in scent hunting, scent discrimination, and discipline developing beautifully!

Your continued support is essential. It allows us to provide comprehensive training, advanced equipment, and ongoing professional development for both our handlers and canine heroes. This ensures they remain in optimal health, well-trained, and prepared to tackle any challenge they may face in the field.

Thank you for being a part of our mission to achieve zero poaching on the Conservancy. Your generosity continues to make a measurable difference.