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Inventory, Mapping and Increased Awareness of the Brown Hyena and Other Large Predators in the Sperrgebiet and Surrounding Areas, Namibia

Grantee Name: Brown Hyena Research Project

Hotspot
Succulent Karoo
Location
Namibia
Amount
$10,000
Dates
Jan 2004 – Mar 2005
Keywords
Awareness, Research, Species Conservation

Conduct research on large carnivores, specifically the brown hyena, in the Sperrgebiet geographic priority area of the Succulent Karoo. Carry out a large predator awareness program in local communities, schools, farms, and tourist camps. Project deliverables include maps of sensitive areas, an inventory of large predators and population density estimates.

Strategic Direction :

4 Mainstream conservation priorities into land-use planning and policy-making

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