The Department of National Parks and Wildlife’s K9 Unit
Did you know that the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in Zambia has a K9 Wildlife Crime Detection Dog Unit in Lusaka?
The detection dogs are trained to sniff out illegal wildlife products such as bushmeat, pangolin scales, rhino horn and ivory. They operate at roadblocks and the airports
Zambia borders eight countries and has identified a significant amount of illegal wildlife trafficking, coming through our boarders as well as from our own national parks. This illegal wildlife trade poses a threat to the environment and economic security within Zambia. The 9 Unit plays an important role in the Department of National Parks Wildlife’s fight against the illegal wildlife trade in Zambia.
The Wildlife Crime Detection Dog Unit was established in 2017 with support from Wildlife Crime Prevention. Since staring they have effected over 200 arrests.
For more information go to www.wildlifecrimeprevention.com. To see the dogs in action, watch this short video: