Anti Poaching Dog Training with Resolve Wildlife Cofounder, Michael Hensman.

As a child growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe, Mikey Hensman was
surrounded by rescued exotic animals like elephants, impalas, and
warthogs. This unique upbringing sparked his deep passion for
wildlife that eventually led him to a career in anti-poaching and
conservation. Hensman is the co-founder of Resolve Wildlife, an
African-led strategic advisory and training group dedicated to
conserving Africa's wild landscapes. Resolve Wildlife's team
includes experts in protected area management, ecology, law
enforcement, and community-based resource management. One of
their key conservation partners, Conservation Lower Zambezi
(CLZ), is a non-profit organization working to protect Zambia’s
Lower Zambezi region. CLZ collaborates with Zambia’s Department
of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) to conduct foot and aerial
patrols, as well as operate specialized enforcement units,
including the highly effective Dog Unit.


Introduced in 2016 with support from USAID, the Dog Unit plays a
vital role in combating poaching and wildlife trafficking.
Trained to detect scents of ammunition, bushmeat, ivory,
pangolin, and firearms, these skilled sniffer dogs and their
local handlers conduct vehicle searches at checkpoints and assist
with tracking operations. Their efforts have resulted in numerous
arrests and significant recoveries of illegal wildlife products,
including over 175 kilograms of bushmeat and multiple firearms.
Looking ahead, the program aims to expand the dogs' detection
capabilities to include rhino horn and Zambia’s rare Mukula wood,
further strengthening anti-poaching efforts in the region.


Show Notes:


00:03:46 - From Polo to Elephant Training: A Family's Journey


00:07:09 - Elephant Conservation and Canine Anti-Poaching
Programs


00:10:16 - Detection and Tracking: Canine Anti-Poaching
Capabilities


00:12:23 - Challenges of Conservation Dog Training in Africa


00:18:42 - Patrolling the Periphery: Combating Poaching in Africa


00:21:14 - Encounters with Poachers in the Miombo Woodland


00:24:23 - Tracking Poachers Through Rugged Terrain


00:27:28 - Tracking Animals for Conservation


00:30:51 - Protecting Wildlife and Communities in Lower Zambezi


00:34:41 - Protecting the Zambezi River and Wildlife


00:36:18 - Promoting Environmental Education and Community
Empowerment





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