In an age where time has become one of our most valuable resources, we’re asking you to give up just a little bit of yours to help support our Community Conservation Programme (CCP). Different.org is offering Wildlife ACT a unique opportunity to fundraise for our CCP through the #doDifferent campaign, which requires as many supporters […]
Animals Believed to Be Extinct Were Found All Over the World This Year
The past year brought a glimmer of positive conservation news as several animal species thought to be extinct were rediscovered. Species have gone extinct at a much higher rate than is expected with evolution, and the blame has largely been placed on humans and their detrimental impact on certain species’ environments. Experts believe that the […]
The Vital Role of Conservation Corridors in Protecting Wildlife
In the intricate web of nature, every living creature plays a crucial role. From the smallest of insects to the mightiest predators, each species is a thread that connects the fabric of our ecosystems. Yet, the rapid expansion of human activities often threatens the balance of these ecosystems. To safeguard our planet’s biodiversity and maintain […]
Vulture Conservation in Zululand – Behind the Scenes
Written by Scott Christensen: Chair, Board of Trustees, Wildlife ACT Fund Trust A week in the field with the Zululand Vulture Project It was a great privilege to spend a week with the team leaders of the Zululand Vulture Project, a collaboration between Wildlife ACT (WLA) and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the conservation authority of KwaZulu-Natal […]
Tony Park novels to be translated for wildlife conservation
Renowned author, Tony Park, has joined forces with Swiss conservation volunteer, Maya von Dach, to use the power of the written word for good by raising funds for endangered species through Wildlife ACT. Tony Park and Maya von Dach – photo by Manfred Suter The pair initially made contact after von Dach realising the need […]
Endangered Vulture Conservation in the Southern Drakensberg
Wildlife ACT is excited to share more about our Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project, which focuses on endangered vulture conservation in this beautiful region of KwaZulu-Natal. The Project, which falls under the our Vulture Conservation Programme, calls on volunteers from around the world to assist in daily on-the-ground conservation efforts being made in the Southern Drakensberg […]
Vulture Conservation with Wildlife ACT in 2022
One of our Vulture Conservation Programme’s goals is to continually improve the understanding of the fine-scale movement patterns of the various Vulture species breeding in KwaZulu-Natal. This is achieved by deploying light-weight solar-powered GPS units to both adult and fledgling individuals. The data are used to identify trends based on the individual movements thereby enabling […]
Auckland Zoo’s century filled with odd tales, exotic animals and conservation
By Ryan Anderson of Siamang at Auckland Zoo in 2020. Photo: Auckland Zoo From chimpanzee tea parties to a giant panda visit, Auckland Zoo has enjoyed a colourful century since it was founded in 1922. Ryan Anderson reports. As 1922 drew to a close, a jungle came to life in the middle of Auckland. The […]
Zoo Using Fish Waste and Water to Grow Animal Food
The Cincinnati Zoo is employing sustainable farming techniques in an effort to be less dependent on outside sources to supply food for Zoo animals. In addition to growing food for animals at the Zoo’s Bowyer Farm, we are also excited to start growing food for animals right here at the Zoo with our Aquaponics greenhouse! […]
Youth Climate Action Day 2022
October 22 was Youth Climate Action Day, a day to celebrate all of the incredible ways young people are involved in environmental activism, as well as a day to remind us of what we can all be doing to better serve the environment. As we look ahead to how to create a healthier future for our people […]