The declared objectives of Predator Conservation Trust, as specified in the Deed of Trust are as follows...

• To advance the education of the public in the knowledge of those endangered species which are rare or threatened with extinction
• To promote the conservation of any such species in any of their forms and in any parts of the world for the benefit of such species and the public
• To promote education and research into rare and endangered species by the support of studies and educational activities and to publish the results of all such study and research

Large carnivore populations in Africa have decreased substantially in the past five decades. This has been attributed largely to increased conflict with human development resulting in contraction of the ranges of most species to their confinement to marginal habitats and within protected areas. However even protected areas do not offer full protection and large carnivore species often cause livestock losses along the borders and are persecuted.

Large carnivores form the spearhead of conflict between the ever increasing human population and their natural resources. Unless sound conservation practices that include effective conflict resolution and sustainable utilization based on ecological data are implemented soon, along with education of people about the importance of conserving such species, then the survival prospects of these and other wildlife species are dismal.

Sound ecological data such as reliable population estimate, distribution and population demography are crucial in the implementation of conservation strategies.

Predator Conservation Trust in the UK have funded and supported a number of conservation projects including:

• The Brown Hyena Research Project
• Painted Dog Conservation
• Cheetah Conservation Botswana
• Desert Lions
• Large Carnivore Atlas
• Large Carnivore Reintroductions
• Leopard home range study
• Genetics studies on Namibian lions
• Leopard Collaring
• Workshop to discuss predation on Black Rhinos

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