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Carnivores in Conflict

Of the six big predators in Kenya, one is endangered (wild dogs), two are vulnerable (lions and cheetahs), two are conservation-dependent (striped and spotted hyenas), and only one is of lesser concern (leopards). All of them live in the areas surrounding the Samburu Field Center. With livestock abundant and easy prey, these predators often take advantage of these dining options. In defense of their lives and livelihoods, the people spear, shoot, or poison the animals. Wildlife authorities are likely to either trap and remove problem animals or shoot them. In either case, wildlife population is reduced, which hurts the growing… more

Carnivores in Conflict

Of the six big predators in Kenya, one is endangered (wild dogs), two are vulnerable (lions and cheetahs), two are conservation-dependent (striped and spotted hyenas), and only one is of lesser concern (leopards). All of them live in the areas surrounding the Samburu Field Center. With livestock abundant and easy prey, these predators often take advantage of these dining options.… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $3,649* per person
Lodging: all_inclusive
When: July-November
Number of days: 14
Group size: 10

This trip is offered by:

Earthwatch Institute

Call them at 800-776-0188 about this trip and mention you saw it at TravelDragon, or contact them.

Trip details

Working with Dr. William Ogara, Dr. Samuel Andanje, and Dr. Nick Oguge, you you will help identify and geo-reference carnivore dens, establish carnivore presence and density within community areas through spoor sampling, and take photographs with camera traps at dens, kills, and homesteads (manyattas). Once an animal is radio-collared, you will help track and monitor it. You will also visit Samburu homesteads to conduct surveys on livestock management methods and their day to day interaction with these carnivores. All of this will help provide information about predator dynamics. As an integral part of the Samburu Field Center, your work will be combined with data from other projects to help limit conflicts between wildlife and local communities, and promote sustainable natural resource use. In addition to your daily glimpses of African wildlife, you will also go on wildlife drives in nearby reserves.

As an Eons member, you'll get a free, 1 year membership to Earthwatch — a $35 value — when you sign up on any expedition. And members pay $100 less on their expedition contribution — so you save $135! Just put code EONS2007 in the comment field on the signup form, or, if you call, tell the Expedition Coordinator that you found us on Eons.

Earthwatch expedition-related costs may be tax-deductible in the US as volunteer expenses. Please check with your tax adviser.

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