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our aim

Ensuring future generations have the privilege of enjoying wildlife in their natural habitat all over Namibia, by protecting all species from ruthless poaching in the Namib Naukluft Park, Dorob National Park, Skeleton Coast Park and all areas along the coast.
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MASS ORYX SLAUGHTERING IN THE NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK

PANGOLIN SMUGGLERS CAUGHT RED-HANDED IN SWAKOPMUND

Three Namibians came off almost scot-free after they were recently caught redhanded in Swakopmund while trying to allegedly sell two Pangolins – a rare and endangered species. The three men were each fined N$300, while they allegedly were trying to sell the animals for a whooping N$45 000. The incident was confirmed by Deputy Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa, Regional Crime Co-ordinator for the Erongo Region.The three individuals were caught by NAMPOL Reservist P W Van Schalkwyk in the parking lot at the Jetty in Swakopmund. According to the report the men caught the two animals in the vicinity of Tsumeb. It was a mother Pangolin with her small baby by her side. Pangolins are extremely rare and an endangered species in Namibia. The animals were alive and well and were taken by officials of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and set free again. The animals were found in a wooden crate covered in blue plastic on the back of a white pickup.
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HIGHLY POACHED SPECIES

Oryx

Also known as Gemsbuck. Most poached species in the Naukluft Park. Oryx numbers have drastically decreased due to poaching.

west coast rock lobster

Also known as Crayfish. Considered a local delicacy, crayfish are poached throughout the year, not allowing anytime for the population to recover.

mountain zebra

Uniquely characteristic and endemic to Namibia. The Hartmann's Mountain Zebra is currently listed as vulnerable due to excessive hunting.

OUR vision

To have a long term view on benefiting broad scale wildlife conservation objectives in Namibia, especially the west coast, for the ultimate well being of our resources and its species, as well as making a sustainable difference to vulnerable animal species, specifically those under threat of extinction.

NAMIB ANTI-POACHING unit