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Ever Enthralling Wild Dog Behaviour
Hi all, The blistering heat has finally given way to some very badly needed rain in the south-east Zimbabwean Lowveld. As the rain pours down outside I find myself wondering what our wild dog packs in...
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2013 in Conservation
2013 was a challenging year for the AWCF as far as our conservation efforts were concerned. Poaching for the bush meat trade meant there were more snares in the field than we’ve ever seen before....
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Through the eyes of a trail camera…
It is hard to believe we are already half way through the New Year. Although slightly daunting, it does mean one thing… denning season has arrived! Perhaps one of the best times of the year for the...
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Batanai Battle the Elements
It seems like denning season has only just started. Indeed, most of the pups are only just reaching the two month mark, and are a real treat to watch as they are a little more bold and adventurous and...
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“Suddenly the grass comes alive with one, two then all seven pups…”
A few days ago, Lin Barrie (friend, professional artist, AWCF supporter and wild dog enthusiast) happened to send through her own personal account of her visits to the Nyarushanga den, in the south of...
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An unfortunate and unusual ending for one of the Splinters Pack’s pups.
Unfortunately, we received a report a three days ago that one of our wild dog pups had drowned in a water trough on a neighbouring property. It turned out to be one of the female beta litter pups from...
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Wrapping up the year, and what a year it has been!
We have made some significant strides and changes this year, with the end goal of being the best we can be and doing the best we can for African wild dogs and large carnivore conservation in Zimbabwe....
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Campaigns, Fundraising Crusades and Lazy Dog Days!
2015 has bulldozed its way into action, and what a year it is shaping up to be. For those of you who have been following our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AfricanWildlifeConservationFund) you...
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A Leader is Lost
A few weeks ago we found the collar of the very old alpha male of Mapura Pack, Nyoka. We never found his carcass, so we do not know what happened to him, but he has not been seen with his pack for...
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Educating, Empowering, Conserving!
It is all too often said that education is fundamental to mobilise change. In our case, it is the building blocks for long-term support of wildlife conservation, and sustainable use of natural...
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