Hunters urged to support giraffe conservation research (AGRIMONITOR)
The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) has called on all hunting professionals to help with research to support giraffe conservation.
NAPHA said that as hunting professionals they are more than field operators, but also conservation partners.
“We understand the value of contributing to science and we know that sound wildlife management relies on accurate data.”
NAPHA said that this is why they are urging hunting professionals to support a new research project led by the Giraffe Conservation foundation in partnership with Auburn University and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The hunting association said that the study focuses on the anatomy of giraffe lower limbs, with the aim of improving giraffe care in conservation programmes and zoos worldwide.
It said that the research team is conducting CT scans and dissections of both front and hind legs from giraffes in the wild and captivity.
“They already have access to male samples, but urgently require three sets of female giraffe lower legs.
“If you are planning a giraffe hunt or encounter a situation where a female giraffe passes away, we ask that you consider contributing to this important scientific effort.”
NAPHA said that ideally, legs should be frozen and brought to Windhoek by 5 May this year.
Even post-mortem donations from natural deaths can be of value.
NAPHA said that by assisting with studies like this, they demonstrate that Namibia’s hunting community is a reliable and professional partner in conservation.
“We also send a clear message: we support science, and we understand that wildlife conservation is strengthened by collaboration.
NAPHA said that if anyone is able to assist you or need additional information,they can reach out to info@giraffeconservation.org
“Let us show that hunting professionals are conservationists in practice, not just in principle.”
NAPHA said that as hunting professionals they are more than field operators, but also conservation partners.
“We understand the value of contributing to science and we know that sound wildlife management relies on accurate data.”
NAPHA said that this is why they are urging hunting professionals to support a new research project led by the Giraffe Conservation foundation in partnership with Auburn University and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The hunting association said that the study focuses on the anatomy of giraffe lower limbs, with the aim of improving giraffe care in conservation programmes and zoos worldwide.
It said that the research team is conducting CT scans and dissections of both front and hind legs from giraffes in the wild and captivity.
“They already have access to male samples, but urgently require three sets of female giraffe lower legs.
“If you are planning a giraffe hunt or encounter a situation where a female giraffe passes away, we ask that you consider contributing to this important scientific effort.”
NAPHA said that ideally, legs should be frozen and brought to Windhoek by 5 May this year.
Even post-mortem donations from natural deaths can be of value.
NAPHA said that by assisting with studies like this, they demonstrate that Namibia’s hunting community is a reliable and professional partner in conservation.
“We also send a clear message: we support science, and we understand that wildlife conservation is strengthened by collaboration.
NAPHA said that if anyone is able to assist you or need additional information,they can reach out to info@giraffeconservation.org
“Let us show that hunting professionals are conservationists in practice, not just in principle.”
