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Meet Our Conservation Hero: A Dog with a Purpose!

Meet Our Conservation Hero: A Dog with a Purpose!

Grootbos Foundation

Meet Our Conservation Hero: A Dog with a Purpose!

This special dog is a key part of our Conservation Research Unit, helping Mike place camera traps in the reserve and alerting him to wildlife nearby. Here, she's walking down a beautiful riverine pathway at Flower Valley Farm in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy. This path was carved by a spring during the floods of September 2023, showcasing nature's incredible ability to heal and restore itself.

Meet Our Conservation Hero: A Dog with a Purpose!

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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