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. 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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