Game rangers in the Kruger National Park are working to protect the animals and environment against wildlife criminal syndicates in South Africa

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State veterinarian Dr Louis Van Schalkwykwho is based in the Kruger National Park prepares to apply medication on a sedated wilddog which had a snare that had cut into its skin along the neck area. The snares are set up by poachers involved in the illicit sale of bush meat. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Photo credit: © Lucas Ledwaba / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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