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Rhino Monitoring
ORGANIZATION: Transfrontier Africa NPC
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Black and White Rhinos are both threatened by habitat loss and poaching. They are classified as Critically Endangered and Nearly Theatened respectively.
Our teams monitor the rhinos every week. All sightings and evidence of rhino presense, such as active middens and tracks are reported, recored and shared with local and global organizations to counter the drastic decline in rhino populations.
What we need your help with:
- planning the route for monitoring
- checking camera traps, replacing cards and batteries
- going through photographs of rhinos and doing rhino ID
- submitting the data to the database
- writing reports on request where needed
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About Transfrontier Africa NPC
Location:
Ndlovu Bush Camp, Olifants West Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380, ZA
Mission Statement
Transfrontier Africa aims to develop resilience for the protected area network and all indigenous biota, ecological processes and services, through a multi-generational investment that will build allies in all affected communities, developing sound conservation values and environmental patriotism whilst using sound scientific methods to guide and evaluate decision-making.
Description
Transfrontier Africa is based in Olifants West Nature Reserve that forms a part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Originally focusing primarily on ecological research and protected area management, Transfrontier Africa partners with several local and international research institutions to develop local talents in conservation and ensure its contribution to global conservation efforts. When the rhino poaching crisis emerged in the area in 2013, Transfrontier Africa realigned its approach to tackle this new challenge. A multi-pronged approach was then developed to address the problem and research; socio-economic, technological and tactical solutions were developed and implemented. The internationally renowned Black-Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) was created, empowering women from local communities as part of an innovative anti-poaching tactic.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Ndlovu CampOlifants West Nature ReserveHoedspruit, Limpopo 1380South Africa
(-24.34614 ,30.973291 )
DATE POSTED
October 6, 2024
SKILLS
- Environmental Science
- Database Administration
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 weeks minimum
- Physically Fit to walk long distances Tolerant to heat Patience Able to live simple lifestyle Sense of humour to deal with African Bush and its challenges!