Cake, the Swedish electric motorbike manufacturer, has successfully delivered its first batch of electric anti-poaching bush bikes to Africa. The quiet and high-performance Kalk AP motorbikes were delivered to rangers at the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), situated adjacent to the Kruger National Park, who are now beginning to use the bikes in their quest to increase the efficiency in combatting poaching.
Poaching has had devastating consequences for wildlife in Africa and is one of the primary reasons that some species face the risk of extinction. Contrary to general perception, one of the principle drivers behind poaching is poverty and the need for food among local inhabitants. Areas with widespread poaching are often large, remote and lacking roads, making patrolling by car virtually impossible.
Anti-poaching teams have typically used gas-powered dirt bikes for patrolling because they are considered the fastest and most agile vehicles in...