Archive for April, 2012
Interview with Gracien Muyisa Sivanza: Virunga National Park Ranger and Bloodhound Handler
April 18th, 2012 by congohounds
Interview by Dr. Marlene Zähner
Please tell us about yourself and your work, Gracien.
Hello everyone. I am a member of the Virunga Canine Unit. I am the substitute head of the unit and in charge of security for this particular park resource. I have been with the Canine Unit since August 2011. The name of my bloodhound is Lily. Together, as a team, we track poachers and others who break the laws of the park. Unlike other breeds that are used to ... Read more »
Bloodhound Teams Learn To Deal With Common Nuisances: Tsetse Flies and Trypanosomes
April 8th, 2012 by congohounds
Written by: Dr. Marlene Zähner
A few weeks ago, I was informed by Gracien and Christian that Lily was not eating and seemed to be uncharacteristically lethargic. Because the handlers actually spend more time with the bloodhounds than with their own children, they’re acutely aware of any changes in their health. I suggested they get in touch with Dr. Eddy of MGVP, since he was close by in Bukima. He gave Lily a check up that afternoon ... Read more »
Congohound Teams Travel to Lulimbi for Training Exercise
April 4th, 2012 by congohounds
Marcel Maierhofer, the Congohound Teams and I traveled to Lulimbi to conduct trainings that will simulate eventual deployments in the area. Lulimbi is in the middle sector of the park and sits along the Ishasha river, amidst a vast savannah. In my opinion, this area is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Wildlife is still plentiful even though poaching here is still a problem. We stayed at a ranger camp near the Uganda Border ... Read more »
Interview with Gracien Muyisa Sivanza: Virunga National Park Ranger and Bloodhound Handler
April 18th, 2012 by congohoundsInterview by Dr. Marlene Zähner
Please tell us about yourself and your work, Gracien.
Hello everyone. I am a member of the Virunga Canine Unit. I am the substitute head of the unit and in charge of security for this particular park resource. I have been with the Canine Unit since August 2011. The name of my bloodhound is Lily. Together, as a team, we track poachers and others who break the laws of the park. Unlike other breeds that are used to ... Read more » Bloodhound Teams Learn To Deal With Common Nuisances: Tsetse Flies and Trypanosomes
April 8th, 2012 by congohoundsWritten by: Dr. Marlene Zähner
A few weeks ago, I was informed by Gracien and Christian that Lily was not eating and seemed to be uncharacteristically lethargic. Because the handlers actually spend more time with the bloodhounds than with their own children, they’re acutely aware of any changes in their health. I suggested they get in touch with Dr. Eddy of MGVP, since he was close by in Bukima. He gave Lily a check up that afternoon ... Read more » Congohound Teams Travel to Lulimbi for Training Exercise
April 4th, 2012 by congohoundsMarcel Maierhofer, the Congohound Teams and I traveled to Lulimbi to conduct trainings that will simulate eventual deployments in the area. Lulimbi is in the middle sector of the park and sits along the Ishasha river, amidst a vast savannah. In my opinion, this area is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Wildlife is still plentiful even though poaching here is still a problem. We stayed at a ranger camp near the Uganda Border ... Read more » RECENT DONATIONS
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