Botswana Predator Conservation

Botswana Predator Conservation WE conduct wildlife conservation research on predators in Botswana. WE develop science-led solutions for human-wildlife coexistence. WE Research - Since 1989!

A program of Wild Entrust (WE).

Spotlight | The Maned LionessThis International Lion Day, we're revisiting one of our most fascinating scientific pub...
10/08/2026

Spotlight | The Maned Lioness

This International Lion Day, we're revisiting one of our most fascinating scientific publications.

In Botswana's Okavango Delta, our researchers documented the rare occurrence of maned lionesses.

This study is important because it expands our understanding of the natural variation that exists within lion populations. Rare observations like these challenge assumptions about behaviour and physiology, reminding us that wildlife is often more complex than we expect.

📖 Gilfillan, G.D., et al (2017). Rare observation of the existence and masculine behaviour of maned lionesses in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Discover every highlight & unexpected finding here: https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12360

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From our first project to today. 35 years later and we’re still growing.Our 2025 Impact Report is here, and it’s full of...
28/07/2026

From our first project to today. 35 years later and we’re still growing.

Our 2025 Impact Report is here, and it’s full of stories, partnerships, and the real impact we’ve made together.

Read all about it: www.wildentrust.org/impact-report-2024-1

24/07/2026

In the wild, the quality-control team has four legs and a powerful bite!

That's why every BioBoundary scent dispenser is protected with a galvanised iron housing, ready for even the toughest inspections.

These encounters help us understand carnivore responses and explore how chemical signals could support non-lethal deterrents and administration of species-specific oral vaccines against diseases like rabies and canine distemper.

BioBoundary project is supported by many including CEVA Wildlife Research Fund, Wereld Natuur Fonds - WWF Stichting Spots and the Wilderness Impact Award



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Our latest research reveals the Human Shield Effect as a survival strategy where endangered African wild dogs move close...
15/07/2026

Our latest research reveals the Human Shield Effect as a survival strategy where endangered African wild dogs move closer to human settlements to avoid their greatest threat: LIONS.

Read the publication to discover how human presence is reshaping the landscape of fear and influencing wildlife behaviour.

📖 https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.2835

Welcome to the BioBoundary Team! We're excited to welcome two new members to the BioBoundary Project! 🌿Jack Ramsden join...
15/07/2026

Welcome to the BioBoundary Team! We're excited to welcome two new members to the BioBoundary Project!

🌿Jack Ramsden joins us as a Field Researcher, supporting wildlife monitoring and field-based conservation research.

đŸ’» Boituelo Gabonangaka joins us as our Camera Trap Data Processor, turning camera-trap imagery into data that drives conservation science.

Our BioBoundary Project is supported by many including Natural Selection CEVA Wildlife Research Fund Wilderness Impact Award Wereld Natuur Fonds - WWF Stichting Spots

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Training the Next Generation of Wildlife ResearchersIn June, the BioBoundary Project welcomed two aspiring wildlife scie...
14/07/2026

Training the Next Generation of Wildlife Researchers

In June, the BioBoundary Project welcomed two aspiring wildlife scientists for hands-on learning and field experience.

Tshiamo Baisang, an MSc student at the Okavango Research Institute, analysed BioBoundary camera trap footage to study the activity patterns of aardvarks.

Onkarabile Tshotlego, a BSc Biodiversity and Conservation student from the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, joined the team on placement, gaining practical experience in both the laboratory and the field.

Supporting students through mentorship, research opportunities and practical training is one of the many ways the BioBoundary Project is helping build Botswana's next generation of wildlife biologists and conservation leaders.

06/07/2026

For decades, hand-drawn data sheets were how we recognised every African wild dog. Before AI, there were pencils, patience, and paper.

Every spot, patch, and marking was carefully drawn by hand to identify each individual in the pack.

Today, the tools have changed. But one thing remains the same: accurate data is the foundation of effective conservation.



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đŸŸ Ever wondered what happens to the “leftovers” in the wild?Elephant carcasses left behind from trophy hunting become ...
12/06/2026

đŸŸ Ever wondered what happens to the “leftovers” in the wild?

Elephant carcasses left behind from trophy hunting become an unexpected all-you-can-eat buffet for spotted hyenas in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

An available carcass can completely reshape hyena behaviour. Our researchers recorded one dedicated diner returning to the same carcass for 50 DAYS straight.

Commitment level: UNMATCHED!

To learn more about how trophy hunting leftovers can ripple through entire ecosystems, read our full study here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0121471

Our research at Botswana Predator Conservation is supported by the dedication of many, including Natural Selection UniversitĂ€t ZĂŒrich Saint Louis Zoo and many more

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02/06/2026

đŸŸ What happens when African wild dogs leave home?

Through our Dispersal & Demography Project, we study how African wild dogs move across the KAZA landscape, how climate change may reshape these journeys, and why safe movement corridors are vital for survival.

Using 35 years of monitoring data, GPS tracking, and satellite imagery, this research helps us understand how populations recover and how we can better protect one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores.

Because, for African wild dogs, movement is survival.

To learn more, visit: www.wildentrust.org/bpc/dispersal-and-demography-project

Botswana Predator Conservation is powered by UniversitĂ€t ZĂŒrich



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22/05/2026

| Acting locally for global impact

Biodiversity is more than just wildlife sightings and pretty landscapes. đŸŸIt’s the connection between ecosystems, communities, and the wild spaces we all share.

Through research, conservation education, and coexistence initiatives, WE empower local communities to protect and manage natural resources. In doing so, we support local conservation efforts that safeguard Botswana’s rich biodiversity, showing that small local actions can create lasting global impact.

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