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There is so much to do when it comes to Conservation. I have decided to focus on LEOPARDS, and specifically the hunting of leopards.

Leopards are often thought to be plentiful because they have adapted to man's encroachment. The truth is that no-one really knows how many leopards there are, not even in protected areas like the Kruger National Park.

It is legal to hunt leopards in South Africa, but only if a permit is obtained. The number of permits issued has recently been doubled from 95 to 150. There is no population research to substantiate this.

There are some fantastic organisations that are undertaking the study of leopards to try to identify leopards within a specific area. The good work they do needs funding. Please support them by donating, even a few cents.


We can give leopard hunters a strong message -


don't shoot the leopards.




Ingwe Leopard Project

The Ingwe Leopard Project is a research project operating under the auspice of PAW (Protecting African Wildlife) Conservation Trust and in association with Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency.

The ILP conducts research into the behaviour of leopards (Panthera pardus) and other carnivores, outside formally protected areas (National Parks and Nature Reserves) in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Data on the density and behaviour of Leopards outside formally protected areas does not currently exist in any credible format, leaving a gap in understanding.

Substantiated data is required to assist in the formulation of wildlife management policies. Ingwe Leopard Project research methods enable the study of leopard density, behaviour and population dynamic, taking into account the likely variables.

The key reason for this research is to assist in the formulation of wildlife management policies, using scientifically gathered and recorded data.

It is essential that management practices be established to address the issues that surround the conflict between people and predators. All data is compiled via a bespoke database. This data will form part of an overall study of the leopard population in Mpumalanga.


Learn more about the Ingwe Leopard Project and donate.









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