Two African Wild Dogs in South Africs
Image credit: Ryan Mitchell
Project

Protecting Threatened Species in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Duration
2020 - 2021
Location
South Africa
Species protected
African Wild Dog Lycaon pictus
Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus
African Lion Panthera leo

Project objectives

This project seeks to support the conservation of threatened species populations in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park through intense monitoring, while promoting human-wildlife coexistence and improving the livelihoods of neighbouring communities.

This project is implemented by Wildlife ACT Trust Fund.

Threats

Over-exploitation of natural resources & prey depletion

Poaching

This project is part of the IUCN Save Our Species African Wildlife initiative, which is co-funded by the European Union.