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Strong Partnerships
Working closely with the Angolan government and our partners at African Parks we have identified Iona National Park as the final destination for the first Angolan giraffe to return to Angola.
Viability Assessment
Such an assessment looks at the habitat needs of giraffe but also considers social aspects. Successful conservation is only possible when the people who share their living space with wildlife are given a voice and become an integral part of the process. During our viability assessment for reintroducing giraffe to Iona National Park in Angola, it was important to engage with the local communities to understand their needs and concerns.
Finding the Way
By bringing giraffe back to Iona National Park we are entering uncharted territory - literally! Our GCF team recently hit the road to find the best route to transport giraffe from Namibia to Angola. Assessing road conditions, border crossings and identifying the best spot to release these gentle giants were part of this mission.
The Move
With all these previous steps sorted, we are almost ready to start with the capture. Everything is in place for mid-2023, except for one thing: we still need to raise the necessary funding for this exciting and important giraffe conservation project!
Post-Translocation Monitoring
But it does not end with the actual release. A critical part of any translocation is to monitor their movements after the release. To find out how they settle into their new home, we are planning to tag each giraffe with a solar-powered GPS satellite ear tag. And you can help us to make this possible!
Hear what Dr Julian Fennessy, GCF's Co-Founder and Director of Conservation, has to say about this exciting project!
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