Okavango Carnivore Conservation

Category: Conservation issues | Date: Sep 21 2008 | By: okavangocarnivores

 The crucial point of our predator research study is basically, the idea of getting scientific data comprehend it, and consequently, apply it to solve ecological problems. In Botswana, farmers and predators are enemies (in this case, I include the five carnivore species we study). This is, and will always be a huge challenge for carnivore researchers. How are going to make large carnivore population viable, as well as preventing their effect on peoples’ livelihood investment-their livestock?  This answers the question why this blog considers carnivore research to be significant, and desperately needs help and support from people worldwide. As predators are cryptic and nocturnal, the costs are extremely high. As result, our research will always relay on donations (of any amount) to successfully accomplish our goals.  One of Botswana Predator Conservation Program (BPCT)’s long term goals is to apply what is known about carnivores to develop measures of reducing and eventually eliminating predator conflict. BCPT is an umbrella program which includes various projects.

Click on the logo (our umbrella program) below to learn more about our various projects.

Website www.bpctruct.org

Our project also aims at improving public awareness concerning predator conservation and management. Young school children are our major target as they are future scientists and conservationists.

Pictures below show Wildlife Club children observing mongooses at our research camp.  Last year, these potential future scientists had a chance to visit our camp and witness the reality of field research.

Above : Dinning at the camp

A resident pack of dwarf mongooses spice our days  at our research camp. This pack (of at least 9 individuals) visits the camp regularly.