News Posts tagged with "zingela"

A meaty conservation issue

A meaty conservation issue

Although Antelope are an iconic group of species and one of the most populous in Africa, they tend to be a little over-looked in comparison to larger game such as elephant, rhino and predators. However, antelope are highly successful competitors in a variety of African habitats and some species have

by George Steel 25 April 2013

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New dates released - Zingela Rhino Relocation!

New dates released - Zingela Rhino Relocation!

Help rhinos fight back & work on the wild side this September! Rhino are fast becoming one of the most valuable and vulnerable species in southern Africa due to the recent rise in poaching for ho...

by Alexia Massey 30 June 2011

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Zingela Rhino Relocation

Zingela Rhino Relocation

Join a dedicated team to capture and relocate two sub adult white rhino in September 2011! Rhino are fast becoming one of the most valuable and vulnerable species in southern Africa due to the re...

by Alexia Massey 21 April 2011

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Leopard and Hyena Tracking

Leopard and Hyena Tracking

Cheetahs with prey in trees, caracal sightings, the annual game capture, and seeing leopard cubs in the bushes are just some of the exciting events volunteers have witnessed at the Zingela Predator...

by Alexia Massey 23 November 2010

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Living The Dream!

Living The Dream!

Past volunteers tell us about their new colleagues in the bush and how volunteering at Hanchi and Zingela has landed them their dream job! Franziska Belz Research at Zingela Predator Conserv...

by Alexia Massey 8 September 2010

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Moloko, ACE's Sponsored Volunteer, Shares her Diary Entries from Zingela

Moloko, ACE's Sponsored Volunteer, Shares her Diary Entries from Zingela

Day 1 (6th July 2010) "I do not know where to start but allow me 2 acknowledge this opportunity that I am given. Today is the day to remember as I started with the placement. The day of my arriva...

by Alexia Massey 16 July 2010

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ACE Sponsors South African Conservation Enthusiast

ACE Sponsors South African Conservation Enthusiast

ACE have always believed that conservation education is key to the long-term preservation of Africa's natural resources. Conservation will be most effective in the hands of those who live in Africa...

by Alexia Massey 5 July 2010

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Tracking wild cheetah, observing hunting behaviour and relocating brown hyena at Zingela

Tracking wild cheetah, observing hunting behaviour and relocating brown hyena at Zingela

"Sitting at a hide on Sunday, we saw a cheetah coming to drink. It had been a good day already, we saw gemsbok and warthog, but this was just brilliant. We had heard the birds alarming for about fi...

by Alexia Massey 10 May 2010

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Predator work updates from the bush...

Predator work updates from the bush...

Volunteering at Zingela Conservation Project , recent volunteers share some of their diary entries with us... Today we tracked a female cheetah on foot and it turned into an unexpected surprise! A...

by Alexia Massey 7 April 2010

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Zingela Predator Conservation Project starts to capture hearts...

Zingela Predator Conservation Project starts to capture hearts...

Life at the Zingela project is unpredictable and wonderful! Being settled into bush camp on the first day after travelling through the reserve from Alldays is relaxing and beautiful. Tents with an...

by Alexia Massey 22 May 2009

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