Wildlife ACT Highlights 2023
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
10M ago
Wildlife Monitoring Project Highlights In 2023, Wildlife ACT continued to provide intensive daily wildlife monitoring support to six KwaZulu-Natal Protected Areas. This included a combination of government, private, and community-owned Protected Areas, thereby providing a holistic approach to endangered species monitoring in the region. Our focus on endangered and priority species continued to include African Wild Dogs, Vultures, Cheetah, Lion, and more; with over 3,700 visual sightings and over 11,400 hours spent in the field in 2023. Wildlife ACT Highlights 2023 Volunteer Support and Engag ..read more
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Southern Drakensberg Hide Launches in aid of Endangered Vulture Conservation
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
10M ago
A much-needed addition to the Southern Drakensberg region, the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide was launched and opened to the public on 19 February 2024. Created to support endangered Vulture conservation through a Vulture Safe Feeding Zone, the hide is a hub of activity and a bird-lover’s paradise.  Located in the heart of the southern Drakensberg, the Mzimkulu Vulture Hide is fitted with one-way glass designed for clear photography and allows up to six guests to comfortably view and photograph endangered Vultures, as well other birds, for a good cause. Exquisite mountainous backdrops, comfortable ..read more
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Human-Wildlife Coexistence Programme: 2023 Overview
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
11M ago
The 2023 calendar year has been non-stop for the Human-Wildlife Coexistence Programme (HWCP). Operations have extended from the Eastern Cape, Lesotho, Drakensberg, the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and back up to Zululand. Over the past 12 months the programme has focused on training staff, equipping rangers, and engaging effectively with stakeholders across the region on critical topics relating to human-wildlife conflict, with the ultimate goal of aiming to find mechanisms to build coexistence for a thriving environment and thriving people. Towards this goal, the Human-Wildlife Coexistence Pro ..read more
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The Flehmen response and how it looks in different species
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
11M ago
A number of mammals possess a “sense” that humans lack – the Flehmen response. This functional form of communication forms part of the olfactory system and involves the Vomeronasal organ (or Jacobson’s organ) and the decryption of chemical messages. The Flehmen response occurs in a variety of mammals from the smallest field mouse to large carnivores such as the Cheetah and Lion, and the larger ungulates/near-ungulates such as Rhino and Elephants! This unique organ is connected to the nose and/or mouth, and responds to both smells and tastes by detecting moisture-borne chemical signals. Thi ..read more
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Support Wildlife ACT’s Community Conservation Programme through #doDifferent
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
11M ago
In an age where time has become one of our most valuable resources, we’re asking you to give up just a little bit of yours to help support our Community Conservation Programme (CCP). Different.org is offering Wildlife ACT a unique opportunity to fundraise for our CCP through the #doDifferent campaign, which requires as many supporters as possible to sign up as ‘Activists’.  Why sign up: This month, Different.org is offering ‘Activists’ a chance to double their impact when they sign up to support their chosen project. Up to R1000 can be raised for Wildlife ACT just by beginning your prof ..read more
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Wildlife ACT Takes First Prize at WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2023
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
1y ago
The Responsible Tourism Partnership has announced that Wildlife ACT has received first place in the ‘Best for Nature-Positive Tourism’ category at the prestigious WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards for 2023. After securing the Gold award at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards earlier this year, Wildlife ACT was subsequently nominated alongside other regional winners for the global championship.  These awards play a pivotal role in promoting and endorsing responsible and sustainable tourism practices within the travel industry.  “The WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards not ..read more
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The Vital Role of Conservation Corridors in Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
1y ago
In the intricate web of nature, every living creature plays a crucial role. From the smallest of insects to the mightiest predators, each species is a thread that connects the fabric of our ecosystems. Yet, the rapid expansion of human activities often threatens the balance of these ecosystems. To safeguard our planet’s biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems, we turn to conservation corridors. These connected landscapes, linking protected areas, are not just pathways; they are lifelines for our natural world. Photo: Casey Pratt / Love Africa Marketing Conservation corridors serve as the ..read more
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New Pack of African Wild Dogs Released onto uMkhuze
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
1y ago
NEWS: A new pack of African Wild Dog has been released onto the uMkhuze Section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal. The pack was successfully released from the Reserve’s predator boma at the end of May this year, after a two-year period of their absence. During this two-year period, the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife management team on uMkhuze has continued to work hard at developing and implementing new technologies and techniques to preserve the integrity of the protected area and aid their Wild Dog conservation management. This also allowed the prey stock on the reserve to increase. The d ..read more
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African Wild Dog Puppies for Two Packs on Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
1y ago
Some exciting news from our monitoring team on Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park – two new litters of African Wild Dog puppies have been spotted for the first time since their mother started denning earlier this winter. The pups have remained elusive for the last three months, but the team was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and was rewarded with an amazing first sighting of the youngsters of the Masasaneni Pack on the iMfolozi section of the Park. Photo of the Masasaneni Pack by Wildlife ACT Manager: South, Chris du Toit No sooner had we shared this exciting news, the Munywaneni ..read more
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Recognising the Six Vulture Species of South Africa
Wildlife ACT
by Megan Whittington
1y ago
Vultures play a critical role in maintaining the balance of our environment. They are nature’s cleanup crew, scavenging and disposing of animal remains that could otherwise become breeding grounds for disease. By swiftly recycling organic matter, Vultures help prevent the spread of illnesses that could affect both humans and animals. Sadly, the Vulture species of South Africa, are exposed to a wide variety of threats which include poisoning, habitat degradation, population fragmentation, limited safe food availability, human disturbance, as well as energy infrastructure collisions and electr ..read more
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