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Image credit: Sahara Conservation Fund
Project

Reversing the Decline of Threatened Saharan Wildlife in the Aïr & Ténéré National Nature Reserve

Duration
2022 - 2023
Location
Niger
Species protected
Aoudad Ammotragus lervia
Dorcas Gazelle Gazella dorcas
Dama Gazelle Nanger dama

Project objectives

This project seeks to improve conservation activities in one of the last wild refuges for Saharan wildlife by increasing our knowledge of the project’s target species and their habitats. Ultimately, the project also aims to support the decision-making process for the design of a new conservation strategy.

This project is implemented by Sahara Conservation Fund.

Threats

Habitat loss & degradation

Poaching