Wildlife Conservation

Organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education about Wildlife programs.

Wildlife Conservation and a Wild Life

October 23rd, 2011

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Shamwari Game Reserve has attracted some famous guests over the past few years, from Brad Pitt to Tiger Woods and John Travolta. However, the game reserve now has a film crew of their own; meet Johan Joubert and the cast of Shamwari: A Wild Life.

If you’re dreaming of taking a wildlife conservation holiday in the future, then Shamwari: A Wild Life can give you an insight as to what to expect on your stay. The TV show which appears on Animal Planet at 8pm on weeknights promises to give viewers an insight into ‘The African Dream’ by following the rangers in their attempts at wildlife conservation, and also the animals that make the reserve their home.

Wildlife Conservation – New Developments in 2010

October 23rd, 2011

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Wildlife conservationists are battling alarming trends both in Britain and abroad to protect the future of endangered species. Already in 2010 there have been a number of important scientific press releases regarding the future of our animals and their habitats.

Tigers in the Wild

Like pandas and whales, the tiger has frequently been the poster child for wildlife conservation. This year, a report has emerged from China that their numbers in the wild could be as low as fifty.

China Country Program Director and spokesperson for the Wildlife Conservation Society, Xie Yan, described the situation as “depressing”. In surveys of the Chinese countryside they are now able to count provincial tiger populations in just double digits, with only fifteen animals spotted in the whole of Tibet, and ten in Yunnan. Furthermore, it is thought that these tigers are too isolated from other tiger populations for their numbers to recover.

Oppenheimers Win World Wildlife Fund Award for Environmental Conservation Efforts

October 23rd, 2011

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Diamonds are forever but time is running out for our planet which is why De Beers’ heir, Nicky Oppenheimer and his wife Strilli work tirelessly for environmental conservation.

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve owners, Nicky and Strilli Oppenheimer, were recently jointly presented with the prestigious World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – Lonmin Award for environmental conservation.

The Lonmin Award was made for the Oppenheimer’s active and involved support of conservation projects aiming to foster the biodiversity of the county’s mammals, birds, invertebrates (insects), fish and reptiles and vegetation. It highlighted the establishment last May, of the Diamond Birding Route on the many conservation areas surrounding De Beers mines and on Oppenheimer properties in South Africa.

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, an exclusive luxury private, malaria free game reserve situated in the heart of the Northern Cape Province is included in the Diamond Birding Route. Tswalu offers the ultimate safari experience in elegantly simple surroundings with the swimming pool opening to the remarkable scene of animals drinking at a nearby watering hole.