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By joining this programme, you will get involved with our unique research programme which is
the first project to monitor translocated and released animals on a continuous and intensive
basis. The programme takes place in two areas; our Windhoek study site surrounding our
Wildlife Sanctuary and Lodge and in the stunning surrounds of NamibRand Nature Reserve. Some
have been relocated from other areas in Namibia because they posed a problem to people and
livestock. By removing them from potentially life threatening situations we allow them to live
free and safely in the wild once again.
Here, the N/a'an ku sê research team aims to provide sound scientific data on the
densities, home ranges and territories of cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. The programme works with
the farmers to assess their problems and provides assistance with regard to livestock/carnivore
management practices to mitigate human-wildlife and livestock-carnivore conflicts for the benefit
of all.
Following breakfast, the volunteer day begins at 8am. Volunteers head out to the study area for
their morning activities led by the project coordinator and San (Bushman) tracker. Regular
activities include game counts, spoor counts, box trap checking, waterhole observations,
radio-telemetry tracking of collared animals and search for cheetah marking trees.
Lunch is usually eaten back at the Wildlife Sanctuary or out in the field for all day activities
such as waterhole observation.
Volunteers return to their accommodation at 5.30pm or later for a cooked dinner.
In 2008, N/a'an ku sê and NamibRand initiated a rehabilitation programme for cheetah and
leopard that had been caught in other parts of Namibia or had been previously confiscated by
the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. The overriding aim of this study is to alleviate
existing human-wildlife conflicts using new approaches and assess whether translocations of
cheetah and leopard are a viable long-term option for dealing with so-called 'problem animals'.
On most days volunteers will get up early for a quick breakfast; to increase the chance of
observing the carnivores in the field it is crucial to get started as early as possible. Based
on the carnivores' movements, the specific monitoring needs and prevailing weather conditions
a decision will be made as to which cheetahs or leopards will be tracked during the day.
Usually lunch is taken in the field (sandwiches) but depending on the day's events the group
may return to base around noon for cooking. Field work is resumed in the afternoons.
Between late afternoon and early evening, the group will return to camp for cooking, resting
and showering. In the evenings a variety of activities can be pursued, ranging from night
waterhole observations (using night vision goggles) to data entry and processing, stargazing or
watching a movie on a laptop.
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