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Here are 4 reasons why we collar elephants: 1️⃣To keep elephants safe. Estimates show only 5% of the original 10 million African elephants are left in the wild. 2️⃣To learn where connections between protected areas are most important and how elephants are adapting to the ever-changing landscape. Over 50% of the remaining elephants occur outside of protected areas & 75% cross national borders. 3️⃣To keep people safe. Africa’s rural population will keep growing by at least 1-2% yearly until 2030, making up half of the total population. Elephant collar data helps us predict where elephants are most likely to clash with rural settlements. This helps us identify & prevent human-elephant conflict in high-risk zones. 4️⃣To develop solutions that *actually* solve the issues on the ground. Changing people’s hearts and minds about the value of elephants, by improving livelihoods & turning conflict into coexistence. We recently collared 3 elephants in a community bordering Kruger National Park. We were overwhelmed by their enthusiasm and love for these elephants. Whereas previously they saw the elephants as threats, they are now seen as a positive and beneficial partner in their agricultural co-op. Human-elephant coexistence in action 🐘❤️👨🏾🌾 This project was made possible with the help and goodwill of the following organisations /stakeholders: 🐘 Mthimkhulu Game Reserve and Mr Mavunda as the overaching authority of the area 🐘 The Phalaubeni community 🐘 The Mbaula community 🐘 South African National Parks (SANParks) 🐘 LEDET 🐘 The Lion's Share Fund - UNDP With special thanks to Catherine Constantinides for her resolute support for our work! _______________________⁠ 📽 Evelyn Poole for Elephants Alive #elephantresearch #elephantconservation #conservationinaction #communityoutreach #conservationmatters #conservationframing #conservationoptimism #conservationthrougheducation

Israel continues to push Palestinian populations out of key areas in the Jordan Valley, affecting their livelihoods and stability in the region, according to a B’Tselem report https://lnkd.in/duBTTaAY - Land and Resource Control: Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces and settlers have intensified efforts to displace Palestinian shepherding communities in the northern Jordan Valley by seizing land, restricting water access, and isolating the region. - Increased Settler Activity: Settler farms have expanded, taking over significant pasture lands traditionally used by Palestinians, leading to heightened conflicts and restricted access for Palestinian communities. - Violence and Intimidation: Settler and military violence against Palestinians has escalated, including physical assaults and property damage, with little intervention or investigation by Israeli authorities. - Mobility Restrictions: Checkpoints have been reactivated or intensified, severely limiting Palestinians' freedom of movement and affecting essential services like healthcare and education. - Economic Impact: The combined effects of land confiscation, violence, and movement restrictions are undermining the economic stability of Palestinian pastoral communities. This did not start on Oct 7th. Palestinians have been living under a colonial, oppressive regime for decades. #palestine #freepalestine #endtheoccupation #apartheidisrael #jordanvalley

African Parks' impressive growth and land stewardship are a testament to the impact of strategic partnerships and philanthropic support. However, the organisation's close ties with wealthy donors and governments raise important questions about the influence of power and privilege on conservation efforts. As African Parks continues to expand, it must be pro poor, prioritize transparency, community engagement, and ecological integrity to ensure that its mission serves the greater good, not just the interests of the privileged few. The future of Africa's natural heritage depends on it. #AfricanParks #Conservation #EnvironmentalJustice #Accountability #ProPoorPolicy https://lnkd.in/e3cZzTh7

These beautiful creatures 🐘🐘🐘 The Orphans’ Project significantly impacts rescued elephants by rescuing them from dire situations like drought, poaching, or human-wildlife conflict. It provides specialist care, raising them through infancy, and later reintegrating them into the wild. This project not only saves individual lives but also contributes to the conservation of the species, as demonstrated by the successful rewilding of elephants like Kuishi, Esampu, and Sana Sana. Rewilding benefits elephants by restoring ecosystems where they can thrive autonomously, enhancing biodiversity, and providing social and cultural benefits to communities. It reinstates natural processes and species, shaping landscapes and habitats, contributing to flood reduction and drought resilience.

B'Tselem בצלם is a Jerusalem-based non-profit organization whose stated goals are to document human rights violations in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, combat any denial of the existence of such violations, and help to create a human rights culture in Israel. B'Tselem בצלם has produced a report on how Israel has intensified its efforts to drive Palestinian shepherding communities out of the northern Jordan Valley.  Through cooperation and collaboration among the military, police, settlers and the Jordan Valley Regional Council, Israel has reduced grazing areas available to Palestinians, blocked regular water supply and taken measures to isolate the Jordan Valley from the rest of the West Bank. A link to the report is posted below. 🇺🇸 President Joe Biden: Are You Listening? 🇺🇸 #PresidentJoeBiden #Palestine #JordanValley. #Israel #Ethniccleansing #Genocide #InternationalCriminalCourt https://lnkd.in/esw-H9G2

‘’From our network, we feel there’s a genuine rise in conflict. It feels that it’s rising and it’s rising quite fast – faster than we can get on top of.” A word of caution from Save the Elephants’ Director of Human-Elephant Coexistence Dr Lucy King in this in-depth feature from Al Jazeera English about rising conflict in many parts of Africa, including Tanzania. However, there is hope. The article also highlights the many deterrents, some of which are funded by STE’s Elephant Crisis Fund, successfully being used across the country such as Dr King’s beehive fences. In one area alone in Tanzania - Upper Kitete - monthly crop raids by elephants reduced from 62 in 2020 to 15 in 2023 thanks to the installation of beehive boxes, according to data provided by ECF partner, Wild Survivors.  Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xsi8Hi 📸 Wild Survivors #humanelephantcoexistence #triedandtested #HECToolbox #elephantdeterrents #elephantconservation #solutions #tanzania #africa #elephantcrisisfund #savetheelephants

Between 2012 and 2017, lions 🦁 in Chinko Conservation Area, east of the #RCA, had more or less disappeared since 2012 due to a few hundred to near extinction, due to heavy poaching, unregulated pastoralism and the presence of several armed groups. As of 2018, the annual count of Chinko tracks shows that the number of lion tracks per 100 km is increasing and has exceeded the figures recorded in 2012, following effective and operational management by African Parks following a Public and Private Partnership agreement signed in 2014 with the Central African government as well as the support of its partners such as @LionRecoveryFund. @wildnetorg African Parks Network #lion #conservation #AfricanParks

In Petersburg, generations of Alaskans are facing unprecedented challenges to their livelihoods. A local resident reflects on the significant changes, citing a staggering $1.8 billion decrease in industry revenues alongside a $269 million drop in tax collections. These economic shifts underscore the urgent need for collective action to support the community. Explore the full story and join the conversation on how we can navigate these turbulent times. https://okt.to/52bHDS

10 Hooded Vultures intentionally poisoned for belief-based use in Senegal. On September 7, 2024, a devastating event occurred in Nioro, Kaolack region, Senegal. At least 10 Hooded Vultures were poisoned with a substance known as "jeef," which is alarmingly available from street vendors. The poisoning is believed to be driven by a misguided belief that vulture body parts can bring good fortune or special powers. Sadly, this is not an isolated case; poisoning remains a severe threat to vulture populations across Africa, driving many species to extinction. However, we can draw lessons from Europe, where concerted efforts involving law enforcement and educational campaigns have successfully addressed poisoning. By implementing similar strategies in Africa—combining stricter regulations with widespread awareness campaigns—we can work towards protecting and recovering vulture populations. #Senegal #vultures #wildlife #education #lawenforcement #conservation #africa

The Conundrum of Human-Tiger Conflict in Nepal The population of Bengal tigers in Nepal has nearly tripled in the last 12 years. While this is a moment of global celebration for wildlife conservation, the increasing number of fatal attacks on humans by tigers has raised significant concerns. In 2010, Nepal had 121 tigers, which increased to 355 by 2022. Although tiger conservation efforts have been effective, the conflict between humans and tigers has escalated. Factors such as a shortage of prey, habitat destruction, and encroachment into forest areas have intensified this conflict. Chitwan National Park houses the highest number of tigers in Nepal, with 128 individuals. Similarly, Bardiya has 125 tigers. Additionally, there are 25 tigers in Banke, 41 in Parsa, and 36 in Shuklaphanta. The significant increase in tiger population is attributed to effective measures such as controlling poaching, habitat conservation and management, expansion of national parks, and the creation of wildlife corridors with India. According to the National Trust for Nature Conservation, 68 people have died in tiger attacks across the country in the last six years. The data shows that 10 people died in fiscal year 2080/81 and 12 in 2079/80 due to tiger attacks. #Tiger #TigerDay #Wildlife #VideoReport Kantipur Television Network Pvt. Ltd. https://lnkd.in/gBgpsFPd