
In this episode, we travel to Namibia and visit the Gaingu conservancy to explore human wildlife conflict and effective coexistence and mitigation methods. In 2020, three herders from the conservancy were attacked by a leopard after attempting to protect one of their goats. The affected farmer received no help for this and although translocation was considered for the leopard and her cubs, nothing was implemented – and the animal continues to return periodically, injuring livestock. We spoke to the victims of the 2020 attack and heard about the challenges of moving livestock to ensure they are fed and watered, whilst protecting them from predators. In conversation with other members of the community, we heard their solutions and how animals can be an asset both financially and in terms of centuries-old coexistence. Neville Hendricks the Conservancy Manager and Gordon Buchanan, explore the themes of trophy hunting, conservation, and how communities can make decisions for – and benefit from – the wildlife around them.