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Instructors simulate on November 26, 2014 the arrest of rhinoceros poachers with trainee dogs, pretending to chase a poacher in the water, at the Paramount Group Anti-Poaching training and K9 (canine) academy in Magaliesberg. One of the largest of its kind in Africa, the academy addresses the ever-increasing need for training of Conservation Officers in anti poaching activities, wildlife contraband detection, specialist canine solutions and Ranger canine handler training - all of which have proven success rates in combatting and apprehending poachers and their activities. The center has been established to provide comprehensive training solutions to assist in curbing the current surge in rhinoceros and elephant poaching. These solutions include specialized anti-poaching reaction unit training, training of handlers and detection dogs at points of access to game reserves and borders, tracking dogs for field rangers, and training special operation dogs for rapid deployment teams, among others. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA (Photo credit should read GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images)