27-04-2023 - African golden cat
Establishing a community based conservation program to mitigate threats to the African Golden Cat at Minziro Nature Forest Reserve
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The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 827 grants constituting a total donation of $8,347,267 for species conservation projects based in Africa.
Conservation Case Studies in Africa
20-12-2022 - Lukea quentinii
Harnessing botanical expertise in East Africa to complete conservation assessments for the region's endemic flora
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20-12-2022 - Manyara Tilapia
Towards Biodiversity “No Net Loss”; Conservation of endangered Manyara Tilapia (Oreochromis amphimelas) and its ecological habitat in Lake Manyara, Tanzania
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20-12-2022 - Squeaker catfish
The project's primary goal is to conserve the Critically Endangered Squeaker catfish (Synodontis macrophthalmus) in Ghana's Volta Lake. It gathers vital data on population, distribution, threats, and habitat to support conservation efforts. By focusing on habitat protection and raising awareness among fishing communities, the project also aims to contribute to the recovery of the Synodontis macrophthalmus population.
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20-12-2022 - Mt Kenya Bush Viper
Atheris desaixi is an endemic species to Kenya and having been only recorded in three localities, Chuka, Ngaya and Nyambene hills forests at an altitude of about 1300-1700m. Gives birth to live young ones. Always found camouflaged in bushes 2-4m above the ground. Its population keeps on declining due to habitat destruction and illegal collection for the pet trade. Its currently categorized as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
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20-12-2022 - Nile lechwe
Saving the endangered Nile lechwe (Kobus megaceros) in Gambella, Ethiopia through community-based conservation
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20-12-2022 - Red-bellied monkey
The population, behavioral-ecology, and conservation of threatened primate species in Southern Benin.
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20-12-2022 - African golden cat
Establishment of community-based livestock breeding center to sustain the livestock seedbank project at Bire Kpatuos Game Reserve, South Sudan
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22-09-2022 - Nguru Spiny Pygmy Chameleon
Befriending the Critically Endangered Nguru Spiny Pygmy Chameleon (Rhampholeon acuminatus): Assessing the Abundance, Distribution and Threats to its Conservation
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21-09-2022 - Western Leopard Toad
Western Leopard Toad Underpass Project - Installation of concrete culvert tunnels under roads that bisect amphibian habitat, to assist toads in safely crossing the road during breeding season when they migrate to breeding ponds.
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