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Living Planet: 'Black Mambas' vs. poachers

Adrian Kriesch/Anke RasperJanuary 30, 2020

Every year, hundreds of rhinos are killed by poachers in South Africa's national parks. Many gamekeepers sell their knowledge on where to find the animals. Economic deprivation is one major reason for poaching. The Black Mambas, an all-female gamekeeper crew, want to put an end to these practices and convince men in their own villages to spare the animals.

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