K9 Killer

K9 Killer
Species Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Belgian Malinois
Sex Male
Occupation anti-poaching work
Awards PDSA Gold Medal

K9 Killer is a Belgian Malinois dog who works with the Kruger National Park's Special Operations Team to prevent rhinoceros poachers in South Africa. On 6 January 2016, the dog was awarded a PDSA Gold Medal for his anti-poaching work.[1][2][3]

As of the last 4 years K9 Killer has led to the arrest of 115 poachers in Kruger National Park's. Amos Mizmba is the owner of K9 Killer.[4]

References

  1. "Supreme honour for South Africa's most successful poacher-hunting dog". PDSA. 7 January 2016. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. Smith, Sam. "South Africa's K9 Killer receives highest PDSA honour for saving rhino". Traveller24. News24. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  3. Grant, Katie. "K9 Killer: Dog receives PDSA Gold Medal for helping to save rhino from extinction". The Independent. The Independent.
  4. "Rhino poacher- hunting dog from South Africa gets hero medal".


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