{"id":4560,"date":"2017-07-31T07:49:27","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T07:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=4560"},"modified":"2019-07-23T10:07:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T10:07:57","slug":"lets-celebrate-world-ranger-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/lets-celebrate-world-ranger-day","title":{"rendered":"World Ranger Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 31st of July marks World Ranger Day, a time to celebrate the personal courage and, all too often, commemorate the sacrifice made by wildlife rangers in the line of fire. Their work is often dangerous and difficult, unappreciated, unrecognised and unknown – and that\u2019s why we want to share these projects with you. Showcasing the work of wildlife rangers across Africa, the stories are a testament to the courage and determination of the true heroes of African conservation.<\/p>\n

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1. The Black Mambas<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/p>\n

The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit is the first majority female anti-poaching unit in South Africa. It was founded in 2013 by Transfrontier Africa NPC, to protect the Olifants West Region of Balule Nature Reserve. Within the first year of operation, the Black Mambas were invited to expand into other regions and now protect all boundaries of the 52,000 hectare Balule Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park.<\/p>\n

The Black Mambas are about much more than just anti-poaching. Whilst their main objective is the security of the reserve and the protection of the wildlife, they also strive to educate the communities living on the outskirts of Balule and the Greater Kruger Park. By educating the local people in wildlife protection and conservation management, the Mambas hope to to create a patriotic community with a pro-environmental ethos that will conserve the area for future generations to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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