With reserves across Africa cutting back on anti-poaching patrols amid a coronavirus-induced tourism lull that has hit funding, Balule has teamed up with handset manufacturer Samsung and tech pioneer Africam to supplement staff numbers with eyes and ears online.
“We need more eyes; we need more people helping us,” said Leitah Mkhabela, a member of the park’s all-female anti-poaching unit known as the Black Mambas. “They can become a ranger while staying at home and they can save a rhino every single day.”
Become a virtual ranger yourself and do a few shifts at Wildlife-watch.com - Samsung | Africam
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source https://gadgeteer.co.za/over-55000-virtual-rangers-worldwide-help-south-african-reserve-keep-poachers-away
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