RECENTLY, Edu-Paw invited the Snare Aware team to educate the children of Class 11 on illegal hunting and the importance of keeping wildlife safe.
Edu-Paw serves as the educational side of the Amanzimtoti SPCA, and its eight-week programme provides information to children in an effort to bring about a full understanding of the responsibility of owning and caring for a dog. The aim is to also instil a culture of love and compassion for dogs.
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A member of Snare Aware, whose identity cannot be disclosed due to safety concerns, said their environmental conservation organisation not only believes in the importance of removing snares but in education too.
“When you know better, you do better. The children weren’t only taught about why poaching is illegal and bad but about the importance of keeping our wildlife safe, right down to the bees. We were very impressed by the questions they asked and how much they already knew about biodiversity,” said the member.
The member added that they are grateful to Edu-Paw for all the work they are doing and for giving them a platform to educate the future generation.
To get involved and join their missions, send a direct message to Snare Aware’s Facebook or Instagram pages. Alternatively, report any poaching activity (packs of dogs or people with snares or even carrying wildlife) to SAcan WhatsApp on 083 799 1916 or hotline on 086 167 2226.
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