Project

Collecting Data on the African Golden Cat

Duration
2022 - 2023
Location
Cameroon
Species protected
African Golden Cat Caracal aurata

Project objectives

This research project aims to collect data needed in order to design conservation measures that will halt the decline of the Vulnerable African Golden Cat. Data will be collected by setting up camera traps and documenting the knowledge of twelve randomly selected local communities.

This project is implemented by Tegang Pagning Romaric, University of Bamenda.

Threats

Habitat loss & degradation

Human-wildlife conflict

Poaching