Over the past year we have been collaborating with Lion Landscapes and standardising our approaches to make an even greater impact. Founded by Alayne Cotterill, Lion Landscapes works in Kenya and Zambia, and our collaboration seeks to find the most scalable tools across our sites. We are now formalising our partnership and merging Ruaha Carnivore Project and Lion Landscapes to form a new, combined organisation […]
Pride is collaborating with artist Mark Adlington and John Martin Gallery for the upcoming Lion exhibition. This is the result of a three year project by Mark Adlington to study lions across Eastern and Southern Africa. His superb series of paintings, drawings and sketchbooks will be on exhibition at John Martin Gallery in London from the 10th – 28th May 2021, however the artwork is […]
On 8 March Project Director Dr Amy Dickman will give an evening lecture at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, highlighting the essential, driving role that women have played in the conservation of lions and other large carnivores in communities across Africa. In her talk, Wildlife, Warriors and Women, Amy will discuss her work within the dedicated group of female scientists that make up […]
African large carnivores have disappeared from most of their former ranges. It has been estimated that, as of today, three of the largest East African carnivores – African wild dog, lion and cheetah – are no longer found in over 90% of their former range. Of the five large East African carnivores, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species classifies three (lion, cheetah and leopard) […]
Despite some delays as a result of this extremely challenging year, we are thrilled that the 2019 Annual Report for Ruaha Carnivore Project has been published. The report is available at http://www.ruahacarnivoreproject.com/Annual-Report and serves as a wonderful reminder that even while many of us are not able to travel, our field teams continue doing amazing work around the world to improve situations for both humans […]
In October, RCP’s long term partner Woodland Park Zoo launched One Wild World, an exciting three part virtual series examining the intersection of animals, humans and habitats in a global pandemic. Project Director Amy Dickman joins experts from around the globe offering perspective, education, and solutions to major challenges in wildlife conservation and global health. Expertly moderated by Farrah Paul, Director of Public Relations and […]
Ninety One Inspire hosts regular forums for inspirational women from across the world. For the first time this remarkable network moves online and Amy Dickman and Alayne Cotterill were privileged to join Hendrik du Toit to discuss issues facing lions and local communities in this first of their virtual talks: Conversation with Hendrik du Toit
Recent circumstances have opened up many online opportunities to discuss our work through podcasts. In discussions with Byron Pace, Amy gives some fascinating insights into her career and the complexities of conservation, including the need to meaningfully engage local people and empower more women. This is an eye-opening discussion to the very heart of what makes conservation work (5 mins in, episode 150): Podcast Also […]
Trophy hunting is one of the most contentious topics in conservation, and much of the focus is often on perceived ‘conflicts of interests’ of the scientists speaking out on this debate, including funding for projects, salaries and wider conflicts. Our Director, Amy Dickman, frequently talks on this topic, and is keen to encourage far more transparency on the subject. She has therefore described all her […]
Project Director Amy Dickman is honoured to be chosen as one of Tusk’s ‘Conservation Heroes’ as they celebrate 30 years of project partnerships and the species they are protecting. Amy says ‘Tusk has been one of our longest standing and most reliable partners. Tusk really understands field conservation work and the importance of integrating communities so they have tangible reasons to conserve wildlife’. Enjoy reading […]
RCP was very excited to take part in Henry Vilas Zoo’s amazing “Catapalooza” Conservation Awareness event for big cats in the wild. This annual event would normally take place around this time but, with zoos closed, this year Catapalooza moved online to raise awareness of the plight of African lions and Amur tigers. Catch up here on the exciting schedule of talks, fun activities and […]
A message from Project Director Dr Amy Dickman The coronavirus pandemic is creating havoc around the world and, as everywhere, we have been feeling its impacts at the Ruaha Carnivore Project. The pandemic will exacerbate pressure on wildlife globally – Tanzania has experienced a huge drop in incoming tourists and this will affect the benefits that communities receive from wildlife presence. The team is working […]
