Botswana Predator Conservation

| Acting locally for global impact

Biodiversity is more than just wildlife sightings and pretty landscapes. 🐾It’s the connection between ecosystems, communities, and the wild spaces we all share.

Through research, conservation education, and coexistence initiatives, WE empower local communities to protect and manage natural resources. In doing so, we support local conservation efforts that safeguard Botswana’s rich biodiversity, showing that small local actions can create lasting global impact.

Everyone knows them as hyenas (sometimes hyaenas)
Our researchers can call them Crocuta crocuta
In Setswana, it's simply called phiri.

Different names, same instinct.

No matter the language, they respond the same way to our BioBoundary predator deterrents, turning away.

In northern Botswana, hyenas are among the most serious predators of cattle and donkeys. Our BioBoundary project uses natural carnivore chemical signals to establish a clear "no entry" sign for these animals. This non-lethal approach promotes coexistence by protecting livelihoods while ensuring that wildlife remains wild.

Botswana Predator Conservation's BioBoundary Project is supported by many including Natural Selection Wereld Natuur Fonds - WWF CEVA Wildlife Research Fund, Wilderness Impact Award Stichting Spots

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This footage shows the Marine Pack's 2024 pups experiencing their first rainstorm of the season. Judging by their reaction, it wasn’t quite the warm welcome they were expecting!

This recording was made at a dormant marking site used by a multi-pack of African wild dogs. The camera is part of our BioBoundary project (a project by Botswana Predator Conservation), which helps us monitor wild dog behaviour and better understand their needs in the wild.

Wild Entrust's innovative, science-based approach conserves threatened large carnivores, and insights like these are crucial for creating safer, shared spaces for both humans and wildlife.

Learn more about the BioBoundary project: https://www.wildentrust.org/projects/bioboundary%3A--creating-safe-spaces-for-humans-and-wildlife

The BioBoundary Project is powered by the passion and support of many, including Saint Louis Zoo, The Donald Slavik Family Foundation Africa's Wild Dog Survival Fund WildiZe Foundation, Devon Jenkin Marvelcutpty-ltd

Botswana Predator Conservation is a program of Wild Entrust!