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OUR PROJECT

OUR AIM & OBJECTIVES

SPOTTED HYENA

Overall Aim: ​​Mitigation of Human-Hyena Conflict,
Eradication of rabies at Lake Eyasi, Karatu District

Objectives to mitigate human-hyena conflict

  • Determination of hyena population density and clan sizes; their geographical distribution and home ranges at Lake Eyasi
  • Identification of individual clan members by photo-ID 
  •  Identification of contact points due to overlapping land used by both human and hyena and hotspot areas for  potential  conflicts / previous predation and attack events 
  • Education and awareness program for schools and concerned  communities.
  • Striped hyena study on abundance, distribution and threats the species is facing at Lake Eyasi. 
STRIPED HYENA
Conservation Medicine

Conservation medicine is the study of how humans, animals, and the environment are interconnected in relation to wildlife health, an approach also known as 'One Health'.

To reduce the risk of rabies transmission from dogs to hyenas, we're implementing a rabies eradication program with the support of Mission Rabies.

Due to increasing reports of hyena attacks on humans, we're investigating a potential link to rabies. To address the root causes of human-hyena conflict, United Tanzania is also conducting regular anti-snare patrols, as snares are often used in retaliation for livestock predation.