K9 Conservation

08/07/2025

🦏 "The rhino uses its horn in its natural environment for its own protection. Man uses it for his own greed."

That greed fuels the poaching crisis. It sets snares. It fires shots. It leaves both wildlife and those protecting it fighting to survive.

Our K9 rangers are on the front lines—tracking poachers, finding snares, and protecting Africa’s most threatened species.

When one of these dogs falls in the line of duty, they are not forgotten.
We honour them with a tag—their name engraved and placed on the Rhino Sculpture, alongside others who gave everything for the wild.

Every tag is a story of bravery.
Every name is a reminder of what we’re fighting for.

🐾 They protected the wild. Now the sculpture carries their legacy.

04/07/2025

The Silent Killers in the Bush

Every day, our anti-poaching teams track through dense bushveld—searching not only for signs of poachers, but for the brutal wire snares they leave behind.

These snares are mostly set for bushmeat, but they don’t discriminate. Predators like lions, leopards, hyenas—even endangered species—are often caught in their deadly grip. Some don’t survive. Others are maimed for life.

Adding to the devastation, poachers now use dogs to track and hunt wounded animals—often treating them with the same cruelty as the wildlife they pursue.

But in some cases, we've been able to rescue these dogs. Trained under fear, neglected and misused, they now have a second chance—to be healed, retrained, and given a life of purpose and respect.

This sculpture is more than art. It's a symbol of the complex and brutal reality of poaching—and the quiet, relentless fight to restore balance.

🦏 Every snare removed. Every dog saved. Every predator protected. It matters.

Follow our Rhino Snare Sculpture's journey: https://www.instagram.com/rhino_snare_sculpture/

01/07/2025

Volunteers get more than just a visit—they gain a hands-on understanding of the Rhino’s story, the dangers of poaching, and the vital role of K9 units and other conservation efforts that protect our wildlife.

Follow our Rhino Snare Sculpture on Instagram: Rhino_snare_sculpture

22/05/2025

🌿 International Day for Biological Diversity 🌍

Today, we honour the rich tapestry of life that sustains our planet — from the smallest pollinator to the largest predator.

At the heart of our conservation work are our K9 heroes — dogs trained to protect endangered species, track poachers, and safeguard wild spaces. Each pawprint they leave is a step toward a more biodiverse, balanced Earth.

Biodiversity isn’t just beauty — it’s survival. For all of us.

Let’s protect what remains. And restore what we’ve lost. 🐾🌱

10/04/2025

🦏✨ Introducing Rhino Art by African Wood Magic ✨🦏

Created by local wood artist Wyand du Bruyn and renowned conservationist Conraad de Rosner, this powerful collection pays tribute to one of Africa’s most iconic species — the rhino.

Each piece is hand-carved from Leadwood and other indigenous woods, ethically sourced from cleared farmland with proper permits. These sculptures tell stories of strength, resilience, and our deep connection to the wild.

Not only does this art celebrate the rhino, but a portion of proceeds has also supported pangolin conservation — the world’s most trafficked mammal.

This is more than art — it’s conservation carved in wood. 🌍🖤

01/04/2025

Conservation isn’t just about protecting wildlife—it’s about telling their stories in powerful ways. And few do it better than Conraad, whose breathtaking Rhino Snare Sculpture transforms tragedy into a call for action.

Crafted from recovered poacher’s snares, this sculpture embodies the harsh reality of wildlife crime while honoring the resilience of Africa’s giants. Every twisted wire once meant to take a life—now it stands as a symbol of hope.

At K9Conservation.com, our anti-poaching dogs and handlers work tirelessly to prevent these threats before they happen.

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27/02/2025

The Rhino Snare Sculpture is coming together beautifully and is almost ready to embark on its world tour! 🌏✨

Huge additions are being made to this powerful piece— a tribute to the years of dedication by rangers and conservationists fighting to protect our wildlife.

Follow the journey and witness the impact:

27/02/2025

📖 Join Us for a Special Book Signing! 🐾

Come meet the author Conraad Geza de Rosner of his book Called by the Wild. Grab a signed copy, and immerse yourself in stories of anti-poaching, working dogs, and conservation at The Little Book Shop at The Farmhouse in Hoedspruit!

📅 Saturday, March 1
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM

See you there! 👣🐕📚

Join us for 's signing of his book at
The Little Book Shop at the Farmhouse in Hoedspruit.

Saturday, March 1
10am - 12pm

See you there!

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13/04/2024

The joys of taking on a poachers dog and getting him on your side. K9 Insimbi.
This was a couple days post-rescue. Nsimbi has since become a much more relaxed, balanced K9.. loving life. Our little spy.

06/04/2024

Listen to the late Credo

Check out _DBLACKOUTV.Ent_🔎’s video.

18/02/2024

Update on Kalandra blue Weimaraner that i was gifted at our wedding that Anke de Rosner brought as wedding gift. After effects of snake bite by a Mozambique spitting cobra that I posted a few days ago yes the venom caused necrotic tissue damage but she is doing much better now. Thank you Hoedspruit Reptile Park for the Anti Venom and Provets for treatment on the night of the bite and Aardvark Vets Illana for your follow up treatments she is now recieving, K9 Conservation appreciates all your support

13/01/2024

Huge thanks to Ilana and JP from Aardvark Wildlife & veterinary services who assisted with the darting of a young male lion who managed to breach a fence on Thursday evening. He was later released back to safety on the game reserve 🦁