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•Park Ranger •USMC Veteran •Conservationist
📸 @walkerwild 🦏 @veteranwildliferanger
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Enjoy this Tuesday morning trail-cam montage from the conservation team at VWRA! 🦏 🐘 🐆

#Conservation #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies #Biodiversity #ProtectWildlife

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Amazing work they’re doing saving these chubby unicorns and their wild friends🤍

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It’s been about a year since you helped us raise funds to provide @george with camera traps to study the brown hyena population on the property. Earlier this year, George began setting up the grid of the reserve where brown hyenas are most likely to reside.

The ground team helped George reach these locations & set up the camera traps, which are now collecting footage of the brown hyenas on property.

Hopefully, George will be able to collect enough data to determine the population size & get an idea of their habits, diet & movements.

#VETPAW #wildlifeconservation #africananimals #brownhyena #hyena #hyenas #wildlifecamera #trailcam #trailcams #fieldwork #wildlifeaddict #saveourwildlife #wildlifepics #jaw_dropping_shotz #photowildlife #africageophoto #africanwildlifephotography #wildafrica #proudlysa #africanwonders #safarilife #conservation #conservationist #planetoverprofit #ecotravel #visitafrica #endangeredspecies #conscioustravel #exploringourglobe #gooutside

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Trevor Hanging Out With Giraffes While Driving Around The Property

#VETPAW #giraffes #giraffesofinstagram #giraffelover #vulnerablespecies #giraffeconservation #wildafrica #protectwildlife #wildlifephotography #natgeowild #wildanimal
#nonprofitorganization #africanwildlife #safaritrip #gamedrives #animal_elite #wildlife_supreme #safariphotos #animalwildlife #conservation #ecotourism
#wildlifephotography #wildlifeperfection #africananimals #animallovers #explore_wildlife
#wildlifeplanet #nuts_about_wildlife #savewildlife #veterans

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Don’t Miss Your Chance!

There are still spots available for our 4 upcoming VETPAW Experience Trips!

This is a trip you do not want to miss!

Sign Up Today & Come Visit South Africa & See The Amazing Conservation Work VETPAW Does To Protect African Wildlife

- November 27th – December 1st (5 Day Trip)

- December 14th – 20th (7 Day Trip)

- January 6th – 15th (10 Day Trip) < Only 2 spots left

- January 22nd – 31st (10 Day Trip) < Only 3 spots left

By signing up for a VETPAW Experience you’ll be contributing to our mission to protect African wildlife!!!

Send us a DM today to secure your spot on a VETPAW Experience!

We Can’t Wait To See You Out Here!

#VETPAW #safari #ecotourism #wildlife_seekers #nuts_about_wildlife #explore_wildlife #wildlifelovers #wildlifeconservation #conservationarea #elephantconservation #antipoaching #endangeredspecies #cheetahs #hippos #rhinos #safaritrip #discoversouthafrica #wildlifeofafrica #ecotravels #seekadventure #alwayswander #wanderlustsoul #discovertheglobe #wildsouls #neverstopexplore #conscioustravel #livetoexplore #wildlifeaddict #saveourwildlife #safariphotography

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Happy World Animal Day

Here Are Some Of The Wildlife That Live On The Reserve VETPAW Helps Protect

1. Cheetah
2. Hippo
3. Cheetah Cub
4. White Rhinos
5. Sable
6. Plain Zebra
7. Black Rhino
8. Secretary Birds

#VETPAW #stoppoaching #antipoaching #wildlifematters #wildlifephotography #wildlifespotting #saveourwildlife #wildlifehabitat #wildlifewatching #naturethroughcamera_ #protectwildlife #africanwildlife #majestic_wildlife #worldanimalday #military #chasingafrica #aboutsouthafrica #gamedrives #reserve #conservationthrougheducation #planetoverprofit #elephantconservation #animalconservation #goinggreen #elephantsofinstagram #elephantlovers #nonprofitorg #livetoexplore #ecotravel #yourjourneystartshere

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Back in August, we assisted @buffalokloof in delivering a substantial amount of meat to their neighboring communities, who expressed deep gratitude for this contribution.

Buffalo Kloof is a private reserve that has a donation program that visiting hunters may donate a portion of their meat along with a small fee for processing & distribution to the neighboring communities unable to afford quality meat.

Through responsible hunting, Buffalo Kloof not only contributes to conservation efforts but also uplifts surrounding communities, ensuring that the benefits of sustainable wildlife management are shared by all.

Buffalo Kloof manages an ever-expanding 51,000-acre private reserve, which safeguards some of Africa’s endangered wildlife & plant species. Their extensive conservation efforts work towards creating & maintaining a healthy ecosystem, which functions as a sanctuary for endangered species. They’re also partnered with several conservation organizations, contributing to their conservation projects.

Buffalo Kloof was declared a Protected Environment in terms of the National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act, no 57 of 2003.

We understand for many of our followers hunting is viewed negatively & though we respect & understand these views, successful conservation cannot be viewed as black & white; it is a lot more complicated than many may understand.

VETPAW has been working on project that we hope to release later this year that will discuss the history of conservation in South Africa & how hunting has contributed to the countries success in protecting endangered wildlife.

We will soon be announcing how you can subscribe to learn more about this project & when it will be released.

Thank you all for your support!

 #VETPAW #stoppoaching #antipoaching #wildlifematters #wildlifephotography #wildlifespotting #saveourwildlife #wildlifehabitat #wildlifewatching #naturethroughcamera_ #protectwildlife #africanwildlife #majestic_wildlife #veteranbusiness #military #chasingafrica #aboutsouthafrica #gamedrives #reserve #conservationthrougheducation #planetoverprofit #elephantconservation #animalconservation

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Throwback to when one of our team members put together an arrest training program to teach APUs the proper technique when arresting poaching suspects.

He designed it as a building up system to ensure APU members retain what they learn during the program. Obviously, in real arrest situations, suspects may not comply when being detained, which is why the structure of this program is so important. It ensures APU members can subdue suspects and implement the arrest procedure properly and safely in high stress situations.

What other VETPAW APU training courses would you like us to share?

#VETPAW #antipoaching #wildlifeconservation #africanwildlife #militarytraining #veteran #mondaymotivation #conservationarea #worthmorealive #conservationist #planetoverprofit #endangeredspecies #combatveteran #combattraining #natgeoafrica #proudlysa #africanwonders #wildafrica #saveourwildlife #elephantconservation #stoppoaching #fieldwork #ecotourism #seekadventure #expeditions #safariphotography #endangeredanimals #wildlife_captures #veteranownedbusiess #discoverwilderness

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Why are wildlife dartings important in conservation?  When an animal is darted it can be for a variety of reasons from taking care of an injury, replacing AI collars, moving them to a different reserve, etc.  Wildlife conservation is more than just protecting endangered species, it’s taking care of them as well.  Working with a wildlife veterinarian conservation team will ensure the animal is safely tranquilized & doesn’t hurt itself as the tranquilizer takes effect.  During the procedure, the team works together to monitor the animals’ vitals, help with any requests from the veterinarian team & ensure the team is safe as well if the animal does start to wake up.  Understand the darting any wildlife is a risky process & is only done when absolutely necessary for the safety & survival of the darted animal.  Once the animal begins the awaken any gear attached to them is quickly removed & the team gives the animal a wide birth so it can safely head back off into the wilderness of the reserve.  Sometimes team members will track the animal down the following day to make sure it is recovering nicely from the procedure.  #VETPAW #animalcare #veterinary #wildlifevet #rewild #veterinarycare #veterinarian #africanwildlife #nonprofitorganizations #wildlife #rhinos #antipoaching #veteranownedbusiness #usmilitary #protectwildlife #easterncape #southafrica #proudlysa #worthmorealive #saveourwildlife #africananimals #wildlifeofafrica #conservation #conservationistarea #wildlifeonearth #investinourplanet #wildlifematters #saveourwildlife

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🛑 READ BEFORE DONATING! 🛑  Donation Details:  - Donate $100 or More & we’ll send you one of our “Force Of Nature” Hoodies.  - Donations For Our Hoodie Are Only Applicable For U.S. Residence. Unfortunately, we are unable to ship VETPAW merchandise internationally.  - After donating, please send us a DM with a screenshot of proof of donation along with your email. (Please note, if we reach out via email & do not hear back before June 30th, we cannot guarantee our hoodies will still be available)  - ONLY Donations made to the GoFundMe Campaign will be accepted in exchange for a “Force Of Nature” hoodie.  - We have a limited number of hoodie sizes. If the size you request is unavailable, we will send you a backorder form & keep you updated when the size is back in stock.  - This donation offer is only available till June 30th. Any donations made after the campaign deadline will not qualify for a “Force Of Nature” hoodie.  - If you’ve already donated $100 or more to this fundraiser & are interested in a “Force Of Nature” Hoodie. Please DM us a screenshot of your donation receipt along with your email to receive a hoodie.  - If you’ve already made a donation that was less than $100 but are interested in a “Force Of Nature” Hoodie, if you make another donation that adds up to $100, DM us a receipt of both donations with your email & we’ll send you a hoodie.  - Donation Link Is Available In The LinkTree In Our Bio!
 #VETPAW #fundraiser #donations #gofundme #wildlifeonearth #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #rhinoconservation #rhinos #rhino #elephantconservation #africanwildlife #antipoaching #cheetah #elephants #elephant #cheetahs #africananimals #discoverwildlife #savewildlife #southafrica #veterans #military #wearestillwild #wildlifeofafrica #wildafrica #natgeowildlife #wildlifematters #conservationist #endangeredspecies

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Want to see more of our VETPAW training content?

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Note: Active Military Team Member’s Faces Are Blurred For Their Safety

 #VETPAW #antipoaching #wildlifeconservation #africanwildlife #militarytraining #medical #veteran #conservationarea #worthmorealive #conservationist #planetoverprofit #endangeredspecies #combatveteran #combattraining #natgeoafrica #proudlysa #africanwonders #wildafrica #saveourwildlife #elephantconservation #stoppoaching #fieldwork #ecotourism #seekadventure #expeditions #safariphotography #endangeredanimals #wildlife_captures #veteranownedbusiess #discoverwilderness

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Some memories, more to come from 🇿🇦

I love and miss all of you ❤️

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