Conservation Solutions International
Protecting Wildlife,
Protecting Wildlife,
Empowering Rangers
Creating elite Wildlife Protection Canine Units across Africa, India, the United States and beyond.
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Creating elite Wildlife Protection Canine Units across Africa, India, the United States and beyond.
Through the training and deployment of specialized dogs and their handlers, we help protect vulnerable species from the threat of extinction.
CSIwild is a Texas-registered non-profit (#804600898), operating in the United States…
…as a 501(c)3 through its fiscal sponsor, the Givinga Foundation (#47-4172718).
CSIwild's UK registered sister organization, Canines for Africa (#1109104), was launched in 2016.
“We are in the
mountain’s home,
just guests.
Guests of the sky,
the streams,
the giving soil
we nurse from.”
HAFIZ
CSIwild and Canines for Africa together have deployed 25 canine units, in 7 countries, on 3 continents
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A life-size rhinoceros sculpted from over 7,000 wire snares, pulled from the bush by our rangers.
The statue is for sale, with 100% of net proceeds going towards our conservation work. We are also taking commissions for a different animal, of the purchaser's choice.
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These are just some of the many species our units protect, from leopards, cheetahs and tigers to vultures and beyond. See them all →
We work with a range of carefully selected breeds and crossbreeds, each chosen for the natural abilities that make them effective in specialist conservation and anti-poaching roles. See their roles under Operations →
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↻German, Dutch & Belgian ShepherdsOften multi-purpose dogs, particularly suited to detection, patrol, and hot-spoor work, and ideal where a strong deterrent presence is required.
↻Bluetick / Foxhound CrossesStrong scenting dogs that work effectively alone or in a pack, particularly in tracking roles.
↻WeimaranersValued for their combination of detection capability and defensive instinct, making them well suited to versatile field roles.
↻Bloodhound / Doberman "DBs"Combine the exceptional nose of the Bloodhound with the drive of the Doberman, commonly used as cold-spoor trackers following older human scent trails.
↻SpanielsIdeal for detection work in small spaces, vehicles and buildings, especially where a less imposing dog is more appropriate.
↻Canis AfricanisIndigenous dogs renowned for their heat tolerance, stamina and natural resilience, shaped by long adaptation to African conditions.
↻Rescue CrossbreedsCarefully assessed for working potential, with some proving highly effective in detection or tracking, where drive and focus matter more than pedigree.
From tactical anti-poaching to the criminal syndicates we're up against, and the rangers who hold the line. Tap any chapter to read the full story.
If the slaughter continues at its current rate, animals that have walked this planet for millions of years could vanish within our lifetime.
A conservation advocate with over a decade of frontline experience building canine anti-poaching programmes across Africa, India and beyond. CSIwild is her life's work.
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