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The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 827 grants constituting a total donation of $8,347,267 for species conservation projects based in Africa.

Conservation Case Studies in Africa

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530365) - Squeaker catfish - Awarded $7,000 on December 20, 2022
20-12-2022 - Squeaker catfish

The project's primary goal is to conserve the Critically Endangered Squeaker catfish (Synodontis macrophthalmus) in Ghana's Volta Lake. It gathers vital data on population, distribution, threats, and habitat to support conservation efforts. By focusing on habitat protection and raising awareness among fishing communities, the project also aims to contribute to the recovery of the Synodontis macrophthalmus population.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530411) - Mt Kenya Bush Viper - Awarded $8,000 on December 20, 2022
20-12-2022 - Mt Kenya Bush Viper

Atheris desaixi is an endemic species to Kenya and having been only recorded in three localities, Chuka, Ngaya and Nyambene hills forests at an altitude of about 1300-1700m. Gives birth to live young ones. Always found camouflaged in bushes 2-4m above the ground. Its population keeps on declining due to habitat destruction and illegal collection for the pet trade. Its currently categorized as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530186) - Nile lechwe - Awarded $10,000 on December 20, 2022
20-12-2022 - Nile lechwe

Saving the endangered Nile lechwe (Kobus megaceros) in Gambella, Ethiopia through community-based conservation

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222526037) - Red-bellied monkey - Awarded $11,000 on December 20, 2022
20-12-2022 - Red-bellied monkey

The population, behavioral-ecology, and conservation of threatened primate species in Southern Benin.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530456) - African golden cat - Awarded $7,500 on December 20, 2022
20-12-2022 - African golden cat

Establishment of community-based livestock breeding center to sustain the livestock seedbank project at Bire Kpatuos Game Reserve, South Sudan

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222529461) - Nguru Spiny Pygmy Chameleon - Awarded $8,300 on September 22, 2022
22-09-2022 - Nguru Spiny Pygmy Chameleon

Befriending the Critically Endangered Nguru Spiny Pygmy Chameleon (Rhampholeon acuminatus): Assessing the Abundance, Distribution and Threats to its Conservation

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222529400) - Western Leopard Toad - Awarded $19,140 on September 21, 2022
21-09-2022 - Western Leopard Toad

Western Leopard Toad Underpass Project - Installation of concrete culvert tunnels under roads that bisect amphibian habitat, to assist toads in safely crossing the road during breeding season when they migrate to breeding ponds.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 220529550) - Taita Warty Frog - Awarded $5,000 on September 21, 2022
21-09-2022 - Taita Warty Frog

Integrating local community in conserving the Critically endangered Taita Hills Warty Frog (Callulina dawida).

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222529625) - White-thighed Colobus - Awarded $9,950 on September 21, 2022
21-09-2022 - White-thighed Colobus

Saving the critically endangered white-thighed Colobus (Colobus vellerosus) with community-based actions in Kikélé Forest (Benin)

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