The web links offered below are just some of the possiblities that we have come across while surfing the net. We have had actual experience with only a few of them, however, they all seem to be doing vital work in the area of conservation of species and habitat, so explore and use them with a good eye and heart.
We did use Zara Travels, and had an excellent experience, and our web designer has a personal friend who participated in the Cheetah Conservation Fund's “Working-guest/Volunteers Program” and had a unique and unforgettable adventure. Take some time to check them out, and if they strike a chord with even one person, then it was well worth it.
Enjoy...!
Bob and Kolleen
The Cheetah Conservation Fund's mission is to create and manage long-term conservation strategies for the cheetah throughout their range. To develop and implement better livestock management practices, eliminating the need for ranchers to kill so many cheetah, and to conduct conservation education programs for local villagers, ranchers and school children. And finally to continue intensive scientific research in cheetah genetics, biology and species survival.
Our working-guest/volunteers program is the backbone of our organization. Because of the growing interest in CCF, we are getting many inquiries. In order to better coordinate your qualifications and talents with our needs, we would appreciate you contacting our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with you to review your qualifications for this program. We need people who are versatile and can work seven days a week with long hours. Our hands-on work with the cheetah is sporadic, therefore, the general tasks that we need help with include: computer work (entering data, record keeping, correspondence, reports); CCF's Education Program (teacher training, presentations, school talks); animal care (our one tame cheetah, occasional wild cheetahs being held for relocation and domestic animals).
The lion is said to be majestic, the leopard clever and elusive. But elegant and graceful best describes the cheetah. The cheetah is smaller than the other two cats, but by far the fastest - at speeds of 112kms per hour it can run faster than all other animals. Now restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, wild cheetahs once were found in most of Africa, the plains of southern Asia, the Middle East and India. In 1900, there were estimated to be 100, 000 cheetahs roaming across their range. Now its 10,000 and declining. They are now one of Africa's most endangered cats.
To address the above problem Cheetah Conservation Botswana was set up in 2003 with the assistance of the Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation. It aims to be a long term conservation project, incorporating scientific research, practical species management and community education.
When the African Wildlife Foundation chose the elephant as its logo over 40 years ago, it was for its enduring power as a unique symbol of wild nature in Africa. The elephant's survival was not then a subject of great concern. Sadly, that situation has changed over time. Seeking to conserve the specifics indefinitely, AWF continues to adjust its strategy to address the evolving threats to elephants in Africa.
When the African Wildlife Foundation chose the elephant as its logo over 40 years ago, it was for its enduring power as a unique symbol of wild nature in Africa. The elephant's survival was not then a subject of great concern. Sadly, that situation has changed over time. Seeking to conserve the specifics indefinitely, AWF continues to adjust its strategy to address the evolving threats to elephants in Africa.
Rhinos have been around for 25-40 million years. 30 years ago, the total world rhino population numbered around 70,000 - today it has dropped to roughly 18,000.
Rhinos are critically endangered, with four of the five species are critically endangered, with the exception of the white rhino, which is 'conservation dependent'.
Humans are responsible! Poachers continue to destroy rhinos for the price they can get for the horns (used for ornamental dagger handles in Yemen and for traditional medicine in Asia), while land encroachment, illegal logging and pollution is destroying their habitat.
“It is our mission to secure a future for elephants and to sustain the beauty and ecological integrity of the places they live; to promote man's delight in their inteligence and the diversity of their world; and to develop a tolerant relationship between the two species”
The Amboseli Trust for Elephants aims to ensure the long-term conservation and welfare of Africa's elephants in the context of human needs and pressures through scientific research, training, community outreach and public awareness.
The long-term objective of the Trust is to initiate, support and ensure the continuation of key elephant research projects across the African continent.
The David Sheldirck Wildlife Trust
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a small flexible charity, established in memory of David Sheldrick, famous Naturalist and founder Warden of Kenya's giant Tsavo East National Park in which he served from 1948 until 1976.
Since its inception in 1977 the Trust has played an extremely significant and important role in Kenya's conservation effort. Six Trustees assisted by an Advisory Committee of practical Naturalists with a lifetime experience of African conditions oversee and direct the operations of the Trust.
The orphan elephants and rhinos are just some of the many wildlife commitments we are involved in. The Trust does not solicit funds and relies entirely on donations from our caring and compassionate friends.
The Trust has been active in an educational capacity locally as well through articles for the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya and the Press. It has funded field trips for students and provided advanced training in wildlife management for promising students.
Lectures in African Rhino Conservation. The World Wildlife Fund follows a very strategic approach when becoming involved in translocations or in other rhino conservation activities. Project proposals are thoroughly evaluated in terms of their viability and sustainability.
African Conservation Foundation
The portal for the Conservation of Africa's Flora and Fauna. ACF works to preserve Africa's wild heritage by supporting and linking conservation initiatives throughout the continent as well as conducting our own field projects. This portal provides in-depth information about our project network as well as conservation databases, interactive knowledge base and discussion forums and many other resources.
Wildwatch is an online publication created by CC Africa (Conservation Corporation Africa), one of Africa's most comprehensive eco-tourism companies. CC Africa is committed to making a significant contribution to the long-term conservation of wildlife on the continent through sustainable ecotourism which benefits local communities, cooperation with established organisations, and effective communication.
