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Training local communities and developing sustainable practices are also key. Simon advocates for empowering indigenous trackers and creating systems where local knowledge is valued. “We need to nurture the next generation of protectors—people who understand their environment intimately and can act decisively,” he says.
The Human Cost and Encounters with Animals
Both men recount personal encounters with wildlife—sometimes humorous, sometimes tense. Simon tells stories of snakes, bears, elephants, and even insects, emphasizing the unpredictable and often dangerous environment in which they operate.