Indigenous San people

Ester Mbathera Scientists and the Indigenous San people are working together to protect these elusive creatures, which play a vital role in ecological balance. A subtle rustle from a nearby bush is enough to prompt Cwi and his group to halt in their steps. The rangers have spent nearly a week trekking through the treacherous community forest, located 36 kilometers from the Nyae Nyae Conservancy Office, in search of the ever-so-elusive Temminck’s ground pangolin. Once the animal is confirmed to be a pangolin, a ranger quickly attaches a VHF and GPS transmitter while Cwi* holds the mammal steady on the…