Professor that dabbles in population & community ecology, evolutionary biology, ethnobiology & infiltrating trafficking in pangolins. SADF border war veteran
Joined July 2022
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23 species, many endangered and protected identified in a sectional title complex in Pretoria East
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In an intelligence operation in Morelleta Park, Pretoria, 23 vertebrate species were retrieved including lion, leopard, pangolin, python, Samango monkey, puff adder, crocodile, brown hyena, porcupine, rock monitor, 11 live tortoises, scrub hair, bat eared fox, jackal, & more...
This manuscript is a factual account of the battle against pangolin trafficking in South Africa (2016-2024). It documents the infiltration of the trade, pangolins retrieved (302), suspects arrested (679) & court cases
Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2025…
In an intelligence driven operation today, 4 suspects were arrested at Makro Wonderboom, Pretoria, 2 were SAPS police officers, 2 x 9mm pistols retrieved. Outstanding work from SAPS Cullinan stock theft & Endangered species, SAPS Silverton K9 & support from US Homeland Security
Our paper, just published, highlighting the volumes, transit hubs and destination countries of illegally traded African pangolin scales. Published open access...
We need to do...every little bit...to save those who have no voice...our useless government won't ....
A real "feel good" documentary to be released by Netflix on the 21 April... Do yourself a favour and check it out, be prepared to fall in love with pangolins if you aren't already!
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Eben Etzebeth was about to jump into the cage 🤣🤣🤣 When one Saffa goes to war, we all go to war!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 You love to see it.#ufc #danawhite #dricusduplessis #israeladesanya #proudlysouthafrican #proudlysa #South_Africa #southafrica #southafrican #mzansi #suidafrika #afrikaans #IsiXhosa #RaiseTheFlag #greenandgold #nevergiveuponyourdreams #UFC305 #braaivleis #nigeria #newzealand #perthaustralia #mma #mmanews – at Alberton, South Africa
In an undercover operation yesterday, 8 August, SAPS K9 and others arrested two JMPD officers for attempting to sell and trade two endangered Temmink's pangolin in Johannesburg city centre. Excellent work by these police units 👊💥
Success of an undercover operation in Bronkhorstspruit today, 1 adult female pangolin retrieved, 4 suspects arrested. Excellent work by all units involved 👊💥
In an intelligence operation earlier today, we retrieved 2 Temmink's pangolins & 2 suspects arrested near Bronkhorstspruit. Excellent cooperation: SAPS Cullinan stock theft & endangered species, Bronkhorstspruit, Pretoria K9, Tshwane Metro Police, GDARD EMI & Transfronteir Africa
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The Big Palestinian Lies: A Thread 🧵
Alright, it's time to set the record straight and once and for all compile all the Palestinian lies into one thread.
Of course, I am referring to the big, foundational lies, not every single lie, as that would be an impossible task given their sheer number and the fact that new lies are created every day.
Therefore, this time we'll focus on the essential lies that form the basis of historical and contemporary claims.
And at the end of the thread, a special bonus: documentation of lies dating back to 1929.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Let's start with the first and perhaps the biggest lie of all: the very existence of a "Palestinian" people.👇
Five suspects arrested today just east of Cullinan following a high speed chase, one adult live Temmink's pangolin retrieved
Two Zimbabwean nationals were sentenced today in the Cullinan court after we apprehended them in 2020 & retrieved a dead Temmink's pangolin - 10 years direct imprisonment, 2 years of which suspended for 5 years, 4 years for cruelty to animals 👊💥
8 suspects arrested today just outside Brits, South Africa for illegal possession and trade of a male adult Temmink's pangolin. Tast Team involved @SAPoliceService units - Cullinan STES, Pretoria K9, DPCI (HAWKS) as well as @nUSAHomeland, & @PangolinSG
The illegal trade in pangolins in South Africa during 2023 reached an all time high with 50 individual animals retrieved and 90 suspects arrested. Two pangolins have already been retrieved in separate operations in this the 1st week of 2024. A luta continua!
SADF Border War
She was an incredible tracking dog... Check her focus... We took down multiple so called MK operatives. Hey Jacob, 🤣🖕
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ISS Today > Can South Africa contain pangolin trafficking?
There are worrying signs that the illegal trade is becoming more organised, with professionals and government officials involved. ow.ly/34nX50Q2tXf
