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Comment on Out of Zambia – back into South Africa by Trailsafari

Trailsafari — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:02:28 +0000

Thanks Max.
Are tourism initiatives looking positive for Zambia under your new government?

Comment on Out of Zambia – back into South Africa by Max Mwale

Max Mwale — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:26:20 +0000

Really like what you have done with your website, good content and always a great read. Thanks

Comment on A career as a game ranger by Trailsafari

Trailsafari — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:41:15 +0000

Hi Rowalnd. Biology and Geography, Tourism/Environmental studies will help, but those subjects are not essential. If you have a keen interest in wildlife and the environment, then chances are good that you have already picked up journals and books and read those. Many courses are available from two-week introductory courses to give you a feel of what it could be like to 6 month and year courses.

Comment on A career as a game ranger by Rowland Rudman

Rowland Rudman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:50:03 +0000

HI. I also love animals and the wildlife. I am a Grade 12 Student and want to know what subjects do i need to become a game ranger? i love the bush and the out doors. I can handle a firearm, i am fit. I want to become a game ranger, but don’t know where to do it. Can you please help me?

Thanks

Rowland

Comment on Anthrax – nature’s lethal weapon by Trailsafari

Trailsafari — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:37:04 +0000

Yes, the lower Zambezi Valley is where it is at. Your point is valid. I spoke to someone yesterday and they said it could alos be from all the development along the banks that they have dug up the spores! Either way – not so nice.

Comment on Anthrax – nature’s lethal weapon by Rob Store

Rob Store — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:26:11 +0000

I have just returned from a fishing trip (17 – 24 September 2011) on the Zambezi river at Sapi East of Mana Pools and noticed between 10 and 15 dead Hippos that appeared to have died from Anthrax. With the recent flooding of the area due to the release of water from Kariba I feel that this may have unearthed Anthrax spoor previously berried above the high level mark.

Can anyone confirm the date and area of the effected lions?

Comment on Anthrax – nature’s lethal weapon by Trailsafari

Trailsafari — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:18:23 +0000

Even more good news…

“Dear All

We managed to Treat a big male this afternoon, Doc was already on his way home and upstream when the call came in, thanks to a local lodge owner who brought him straight back again and to the lodge downstream for watching the lions. All went well, he was successfully treated and woke up fine, he is quite recognizeable with his red Mohican streak so we don’t dart him again. Doc has now headed back home but will come down again to do further vaccinations and treatments if any sick lions sighted.

Thanks again to all”

Comment on Anthrax – nature’s lethal weapon by Trailsafari

Trailsafari — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:16:10 +0000

Good News!

An update regarding the lions.

Doc came down at very short notice as did a Govt Vet from Siavonga. The ZAWA ecologist was also here on the ground, who was also a huge help. The last couple of days we have been chasing lions all over the place, with special emphasis on those badly effected lionsl.

So far 4 x adult females have been treated for anthrax,

4 x sub adult males have been treated

1 x sub adult female treated.

1 x adult female ( the one with 4 month old cubs ) has been vaccinated

2 x 4 month old cubs vaccinated

Comment on A career as a game ranger by Trailsafari

Trailsafari — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:26:44 +0000

We hope to be running workshops later this year and I shall be in touch with you about that. Perhaps your fear of the bush is simply not enough exposure or understanding of wildlife. I would suggest you try and find a copy of Beat about the Bush, by Trevor Carnaby – its a great guide to animal behaviour!

Comment on A career as a game ranger by Sewela

Sewela — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:33:36 +0000

I love wild animals and would love to know more and understand their behaviour. my dream is to own a game lodge oneday, i think i m already on my way to my dream as i now own a 5000 sq m land in the Hoedspruit wildlife estate, planning to build a holiday home, but my problem is am afraid of the bush. please let me know of any other seminar. workshop, voluntary work that can equip me with the necessarry skills and knowledge.
Female aged 32, polokwane