One continent, hundreds of teams and one shared purpose.

Last Saturday was the final #WildlifeRangerChallenge 21km run. A huge congratulations to every team who took on the challenge. The kilometres may have ended, but the commitment to protecting Africa’s wildlife continues every day.

We are incredibly proud of our Scouts and grateful to everyone who supported them throughout the Challenge. Their effort, determination and camaraderie are a reflection of the commitment they bring to their work at Malilangwe every day.

Our thanks also goes to our @gonarezhou neighbours for hosting the final run this year, and of course to everyone who got involved in last Saturday’s event - colleagues, friends, members of the local community, family and supporters. Your encouragement and participation made the day all the more meaningful.

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Four paws in the water is an important part of recovery🐾🐾

As high-endurance pursuit predators, African wild dogs can experience a dramatic rise in body temperature during extended, fast chases. After intense exertion, they use a combination of strategies for shedding excess heat including heavy panting, strategic rest and seeking out water for wading and mud wallowing.
Those remarkable ears play their part too. Packed with an extensive network of blood vessels, they provide a large surface area through which heat can be released to the surrounding air.

Footage: Professional guide Scott Slatter

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HORNS LOCKED, DUST FLYING, NEITHER WILLING TO GIVE AN INCH.
It’s an impressive, unapologetic display of strength and raw instinct, the very qualities that have helped rhinos endure.

Yet moments like this are only one part of the story. Long term, successful conservation is built upon years of tireless and consistent protection: getting to know the animals, understanding the landscapes they depend on, and applying a science-based strategy to safeguard them for generations to come.

This World Rhino Day, we celebrate not only the rhinos we protect today, but also the possibility of a future in which they all have the range, security and habitat they need to flourish in the wild.

🦏LONG MAY THEY THRIVE🦏

Images:
@alexblumenfeld
🎶Purple planet - strong future

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The final run is almost here.👟

Congratulations to all the teams who have taken part in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge mini challenges over recent weeks, and to our Malilangwe Scouts on a top-five finish in last week’s 2.4 km Time Trial, alongside our @gonarezhou neighbours, whose ladies team secured an impressive third place in their division.

With the final training runs now complete, our two teams will run together this weekend as they take on the main challenge.
Good luck to the hundreds of rangers across Africa who are participating and our gratitude to everyone who has supported, encouraged and followed the teams along the way. 🙏🏻

For further information and to support the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, visit the link in our bio.

Footage: @thomas_ball94

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All across Africa, additional to their normal duties, ranger teams have spent weeks testing their strength, endurance, knowledge and teamwork, building towards the 21 km challenge on 19 September.
But the #WildlifeRangerChallenge is about more than times and finish lines. It’s about showcasing the incredible men and women who work every day to protect Africa’s wildlife and wild spaces, recognising their commitment and building a sense of connection and solidarity across borders and landscapes.

One continent. Hundreds of teams. One shared purpose.

Footage: @alexblumenfeld

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