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Addressing Overpopulation: The Dilemma of Lion and Elephant Conservation in South Africa
In recent years, a complex issue has arisen in the heart of South Africa’s wildlife conservation efforts. Unusually, this isn’t a tale of dwindling numbers but of overpopulation. Two of Africa’s most iconic species, the lion and the elephant, are thriving so successfully in some areas that they are exceeding the carrying capacities of their…
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Meet Our Team: Dr. Paul Booyens, A Significant Contributor to Wildlife Management in Africa
Dr. Paul Booyens, a director at the Africa Conservation Initiative, has a long-standing commitment to the principles of conservation and sustainable wildlife management. His work has provided valuable insights into wildlife management techniques and contributed significantly to our understanding of how to balance human-wildlife coexistence. Booyens’s most recent project focused on assessing the feasibility of…
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Angola’s Mammals
Scientific research into Angola’s vertebrate fauna, including various mammalian species, began in the mid-19th century, led by Portuguese naturalists like José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage, often regarded as the pioneer of Angolan mammalogy. Du Bocage described over 100 mammal species, many of which were new to science. Early 20th-century research saw the contributions of European…
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The Crucial Role of Rewilding in the Conservation and Sustainability of African Ecosystems
Rewilding – the act of restoring and enabling natural processes to shape land and sea, repair damaged ecosystems, and reinstate native flora and fauna – plays an indispensable role in securing the future of African biodiversity. Ecosystems that undergo rewilding often exhibit increased resilience to environmental shocks. They also provide a myriad of ecosystem services…
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Project Update: ACI’s Groundbreaking Conservation Project in Angola’s Mupa Reserve
Introduction Africa is home to unique wildlife species and diverse ecosystems, but the delicate balance between wildlife and human populations has been challenged, leading to the decimation of vast areas and the threat of extinction for iconic species. Recognizing the urgent need for conservation, the Africa Conservation Initiative (ACI), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to…
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Project Introduction
Welcome to Africa Conservation Initiative; The Angola Rewilding Project We are proud to introduce the Africa Conservation Initiative (ACI), a newly established nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability of wildlife areas across Africa. Our primary objective is to create safe havens for wildlife while fostering harmonious coexistence with local human communities. By educating…
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Unlocking the Rhino Debate: Exploring John Hume’s Rhino Auction and the Controversial Concept of Rhino Farming
Rhinos: A Species in Peril ? In the realm of conservation, few topics evoke as much passion and controversy as the Rhino Horn Trade. The southern white rhino is categorized as “near threatened” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. The WWF estimates there are 15,942 white rhinos around the world.…