Helping to bring the whooping crane back from the brink of extinction, this year's grant funding will go toward investigating the impact of contaminants and industrial disturbances to migrating whooping crane populations. The Alabama Safari Park, along with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, awarded conservation grants to several deserving organizations: International Crane Foundation, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Minnesota Zoological Gardens, HawkWatch International, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the University of West Florida. Gopher tortoise populations are threatened by habitat loss, disease, and human conflict for the pet trade. This year’s grant funding will support new camera equipment to help the team further their studies.įun Fact: Many people don’t realize this keystone species creates homes and shares its burrows with more than 350 other species, making it very important for the ecosystem. The Biology Department at UWF has been monitoring tortoise populations, identifying essential habitats, and boosting public awareness. University of West Florida's Biology Department Fun Fact: Pygmy Hippopotamus need to stay in our near water because their skin loses moisture up to 3x that of a human. This year’s grant will allow scientists to collect valuable data on saving Pygmy Hippos and their home. Their habitat is under immense pressure due to human activities such as agriculture, logging, and mining. Little is known about the wild populations of the elusive, solitary, and endangered Pygmy Hippo. Pygmy Hippo Research, The Royal Society for the Protection Birds Fun Fact: The Saiga has an inflatable nose that hangs over their mouth and points downwards, which helps filter out dust kicked up by the herd. Working with local citizens to study wild populations, law enforcement training new rangers, and educating students in the Saiga range will help build a brighter future for this beautiful species. The critically endangered antelope, Saiga, are the fastest declining mammal species in the world! Since the 1990s, 95% of the population has been lost due to disease and poaching. Past Conservation Grant Recipients Saiga Conservation Alliance If you would like to apply for a grant, download the grant application and submit it to our Corporate Conservation Coordinator, at 2023 submission deadline is May 31, 2023. We give out grants from $100 up to $5,000 in the following categories: native Alabama wildlife programs, programs spanning singular or multiple locations within the United States, and international programs. Projects should incorporate education, research, and local participation. Every year, the Zoofari Parks, consisting of Alabama Safari Park, Virginia Safari Park, and Gulf Breeze Zoo in Florida, select national and international wildlife and habitat projects to receive conservation grants.
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