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A mammoth dilemma

Started Dec. 25, 2008

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At 11:41pm on October 14, 2009, Brian Tobin said…
Hi Rael
I saw your name on the Bird ID page, hope you don't mind the intrusion.
I have posted a few pictures of birds on my WE page that I am not sure of. Would you mind taking a look at them when you have the time.
Many thanks
bulalio (real name Brian Tobin)
At 6:23am on January 27, 2009, Rowan Calder said…
Cheers ears
At 6:42pm on January 20, 2009, Penny Legg said…
HI Rael - thanks for that - Gareth is taking a break from the industry right now and is working for the company that is putting in the health spas at all the lodges. I have however put it in my memory banks just in case he ever needs it. He is a level three guide with many years of experience. Thanks for the note it is much appreciated. Regards Penny
At 8:58pm on December 29, 2008, EmeraldCity said…
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At 12:00am on December 29, 2008, Peaches said…


Hope you have a great New Year Rael ~ Eby ~
At 10:44pm on December 23, 2008, Mike Moss said…
Hi Rael, no offense taken, however my trip is already bought and paid for. I have fallen in love with the folks at Lion Sands, I consider them my friends, and given that they are next door to Sabi Sabi, the scenery and the animals are usually the same ones. On my following trip, I may take you up on the offer. Cost is always a consideration for me. As for looking them up on this trip, I would feel a bit uncomfortable asking the folks at Lion Sands to drop me off there so that I could be shown around. I am sure its a great place as many folk rave about it on various forums.
At 9:20pm on November 6, 2008, Marie said…
Rael, that is so great that you work in ecotourism and conservation. I too believe that both animals and people should benefit from one another without hurting the livelihood of one or the other. Both sides benefitting from each other is the ultimate goal of conservation and keeping our world alive, beautiful, and diverse.
At 10:51am on October 26, 2008, EmeraldCity said…
Hello Benjy, Welcome to WE.TV...
At 7:14pm on October 23, 2008, Margo (kiotewoman) said…
Hi Benjy,
I'm glad you like Buck. He does look a bit like a dirty zebra. I hope you have a wonderful sleep and get lots of play afterwards. :o)
At 7:11pm on October 22, 2008, Margo (kiotewoman) said…
Hi Benjy.......The reason I am called kiotewoman is a very long story I hope to have time to share with you later. The reason my picture looks like the nose of a horse is because it is the nose of a horse. That is my horse Buck. Every time I try to take his picture he moves closer and closer to the camera. I think he likes it. I live in West Texas the the USA. I will be happy to answer any of your questions so please feel free to ask me whatever is on your mind.

PS I really like your sideways picture :o)

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I am involved in ecotourism, conservation and development issues primarily in the Lowveld region of South Africa, and trying to find a balance between these three important fields. I am also interested in rhino and elephant conservation, birds, reptiles, invertebrates and medicinal plants. I am particularly interested in how people and wildlife can benefit from one another, especially in the context of the Shangaan communities within the Greater Kruger Transfrontier Conservation Area. While I am always interested in the 'Big 5' - Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo, I am also fascinated by the 'Small 5005' - Antlions, Leopard Tortoises, Elephant Shrews, Rhino Beetles, Buffalo Weavers...and their thousands of relatives.

Helene, my wife and two children, Asha and Benjamin live on a wildlife estate close to the Greater Kruger Park Transfrontier Conservation Area.
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http://www.TheSmall5005.com

 
 

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UK tour raises some great questions


Some great questions have been raised by University students during my recent lecture tour in the UK, which have focused our thoughts on the direction of the ILP for the next years. Sure, we’re growing rapidly but it’s important to ensure that we focus on our core aims first and foremost. The object of our research is to gather data on the density and behaviour of leopards (and other carnivores) outside of formally protected areas. And why? Well it is in these areas (the largest land mass of South Africa) that leopards are in conflict with humans and in these areas where they are the last of the big five remaining truly wild.
So how can we conserve the dwindling leopard population. As said, first we need data, but also we need to develop wildlife management methods and techniques. Within this we need to become more than a pure research project and tackle some of the other issues. Education is undoubtedly a major factor. We need to get the message across in the right way. But we also need to develop and employ pragmatic management solutions. We will need a holding facility to temporarily detain problem animals, sufficient to give us time to ensure that any relocation does not compromise the genetic dynamics of an area and importantly that we do not create a problem in that area. Whether that be with local livestock, people, or other leopards.
All of this will mean we need more staff. Dedicated people who have a passion for wildlife conservation. We’ll also need more funding. But here is where we can offer something a little different. We want to create an ILP membership scheme (say$8 annual fee). However rather then just ask for a membership fee, in return we want to offer something more than a badge or membership card. Membership will then entitle folks to a 10% discount off an African Conservation Safari. As with everything we do, we look to our friends to give us their input and feedback, so if you have any thoughts on this concept then I'd love to hear from you.
Written by Will Fox

Honey Badgers - You have to love them



Finally we have some news on our Honey Badger project. As you may know we have been holding two troublesome honey badgers, that were killing Geese on a farm and removed before they could get into even deeper trouble. Of-course we have been waiting for permits but (in this case), that is no bad thing. It has provided time for the badgers to loose their homing instinct to that farm (otherwise they would just head home and into more trouble). It's also given us time to arrange for tracking equipment. In this regard, we took lots of advice from badger specialists before deciding on a two pronged approach to tracking these animals that roam in very large areas.
Firstly, one of the badgers had a radio transceiver implant yesterday (unobtrusive low range device placed under the skin by a vet), and second they will each be given VHF collars before release. Of-course with such tenacious animals the collars won't last long before the badgers have destroyed and discarded them, but by that time we hope to have logged their new home range and have an idea of where to find them. Thereafter the implant (which has only a small range) will help us to monitor the badgers for the next year or so and gather much needed data on Honey Badgers living outside of formally protected area's. You've heard it before, but these are the area's where all carnivores at the biggest and imminent risk from human conflict. So we very much hope that these two will be only the first of many, so that our study results can hep formulate pragmatic conservation policies.
For now, the badgers will be monitored at Moholoholo wildlife rehabilitation centre for another twelve days and then we'll release them into a wild area. Where we hope they'll stay out of trouble. Yea I know, fat chance of that. Badgers just seem to look for trouble. I have to be honest, it's why I love them.

Written by Will Fox
 

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