Nepal’s Snow Leopard Project Hopes To Change Opinions
A new study in Nepal hopes to show predation of local livestock by snow leopards is less than first thought.
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Multiple Factors Affect Grizzly Bear Numbers
Along with grizzly bears being struck and killed, various other animals were struck as well and their carcasses were dumped in gravel pits in the valleys below. The dumped carcasses attracted grizzly bears to the valleys below
Montana Chapters Donate Big at Northern Wild Sheep and Goat Council Biennial Symposium
The Northern Wild Sheep and Goat Council (NWSGC) hosted its biennial symposium in Whitefish, Montana this past month and Montana SCI Chapters brought in $2,125 proving themselves to be gracious hosts! The Big Sky State’s SCI Chapters are already known for contributing heavily to wild sheep and goat conservation. This sponsorship is another example of how …
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The Special Weapons and Tactics of Community Game Guards
Wildlife stewardship has become far more than a job opportunity as 1 out of every 10 Namibians belong to a communal conservancy.
CAMPFIRE Program Puts Control of Wildlife in Local Hands
One day we will all look back on the difficulties and achievements of the CAMPFIRE program and know this is a positive force in the world.
New Training Methods in Fighting Poaching Result in 100% Success Rate
“…the region was considered ground zero for rhino poaching. It was said that the life expectancy of a rhino was literally measured in hours.”
From ‘Endangered’ to ‘Near Threatened,’ the Community-Based Success of the Markhor
In northern Pakistan, where rule of law is limited and most of the population lives in extremely rural areas, good governance goes a long way.
Winter 2017-2018 Updates from the Field
The rut may have ended for elk and moose, but what we’ve learned during the winter has brought us more appreciation than ever for their place in nature.
Motivating People, Managing Bears: The 5th International Human-Bear Conflicts Workshop
A bear is running at you at 30 mph, 44 feet per second, if it is 88 feet away, will be on you in 2 seconds flat. Bear spray takes roughly 2-5 seconds to deploy, and while it is roughly 92% effective. Firearms can be easier to use but are often slightly less effective than …
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Indian Country Auction Tags Raise Money for Conservation
SCI Foundation is proud to maintain a working relationship with Indian Country by supporting local, grass-roots conservation efforts.
