Anti-Poaching

British officers in India had a long history of sport and big-game hunting, as was common amongst military officers at the time. In more recent decades Gurkha officers and soldiers have changed their focus to assisting in the preservation of endangered species which are vulnerable to poaching and illegal hunting. Animals such as Elephants and Rhinoceros are particularly at risk given the value of their tusks and horns. Gurkha soldiers have played a key role in stopping poaching of such animals in Africa, particularly in Kenya during Operation Corded, ensuring the continuing survival of these majestic animals.