Project Wildlife Conservation Projects

Project Survival's Cat Haven past support of worldwide conservation organizations

Black-footed Cat Research: Dr. Alex Sliwa

Past Project

Dr. Sliwa conducted the first-ever study on the this small cat from South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Alex completed over 6000 hours of study near Kimberley, South Africa.

The black-footed cat is considered one of the smallest cats in the world at 2.5 – 5 lbs. Alex was the first recipient of Project Survival’s “Coins for Cats” program. Cardan School in Fresno gave $500 in 2012

$2,000

Actions for Cheetah in Kenya

Past Project

Actions for Cheetah in Kenya (ACK) aims to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation in Kenya.

Actions for Cheetah in Kenya (ACK) works closely with local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones. Ronald Reagan Elementary School in Chowchilla gave $500 in 2012.

$323,925

Clouded Leopard Project

Past Project

The Clouded Leopard Project is dedicated to the conservation of clouded leopards and their habitat by supporting field research, implementing education initiatives in range countries, and bringing global awareness to clouded leopard conservation issues.

$1500

The Border Cats Working Group

Past Project

BWG is concerned with all bordercats, but currently the group is focused on improving the long-term health and recovery of three endangered species, the jaguar, jaguarundi, and ocelot in the border regions of the USA, including areas in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and adjacent Mexican states of Coahuila, Chihuahua, Nuevo Leon, Sonora, and Tamaulipas. Bordercats Working Group

$417

Carnivore Ecology Study

Past Project

Lon Grassman is conducting pioneer research in the study of small cats in Thailand. He has collared, and is tracking, golden cats, clouded leopards, marbled cats and leopard cats. Lon is the first person to have success tracking and learning about these elusive cats.

$5,796

Small Cat Conservation Alliance

Past Project

Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation (SWCCF) works with partners and organizations around the world reducing and mitigating threats to small wild cats. SWCCF raises awareness of small wild cats and calls attention to the threats they face.

$1,373

Snow Leopard Trust

Past Project

Photo by Peter Bolliger

Project Survival became a Conservation Partner with the ISLT in the year 2000. The ISLT was the first conservation organization formed to help deal with the plight of the snow leopard. For more information go to the International Snow Leopard Trust web page.

$1,000

De Wildt Cheetah Center

Past Project

De Wildt works to conserve, breed and wherever possible, reintroduce indigoes endangered species back to their natural habit. To educate the younger generation to recognize and appreciate the flora and fauna of their country and to value their natural heritage.

$2,700

Cheetah Center at Soysambu

Past Project

Photo by Chad J Carlson

The Cheetah Center at Soysambu is dedicated to the conservation of all animals but will focus on the Cheetah.

Cheetahs are a flag species that generate a great deal of attention. The flag species status can be used to educate people from all over the world about the importance of Kenyan wildlife.

Cheetah populations have been declining for years due to habitat loss and poaching. Reversing the downward trend will take an effort from many different organizations and people. The Cheetah Center at Soysambu will work to educate people about the plight of the cheetah through education programs both at the Cheetah Center and also off-site programs.

These programs will include cheetah encounters, school presentations and fund raising opportunities to aid the Soysambu Conservancy and Cheetah Conservation in Kenya.

$10,125

Paraguay Projects

Past Project

Several projects come up from time to time in Paraguay because of the working relationship we have with different people in that country. When the CITES office was burglarized, we were asked if we could help with the purchase of a new computer. Our work in the Chaco is a ongoing project and money has been set aside to study the cats of that region. See information on “Cats of the Chaco 2000″

$2,100

Carnivore Ecology Study

Past Project

Photo by Chad J. Carlson

Carnivore Ecology Study in Central Thailand by Sean Austin. Sean Austin was the first person to capture and radio collar a clouded leopard. He is back in the United States compiling his data and publishing his work. Sean needed help with publication costs and other items crucial to completing this aspect of his fieldwork.

$650

Asuncion Zoo in Paraguay

Past Project

It has been our hope to help improve the conditions at the Zoo in Asuncion. The people at the Zoo are wonderful, but lack the resources to improve the current situation. The money was raised to build a new cat enclosure for their jaguars.

$1,500

Tigris Foundation

Past Project

Amba Anti Poaching Team in Far East Russia are men who are former Russian soldiers, out on the front lines protecting the Amur leopard and Amur tiger. The Tigris Foundation, located in the Netherlands, is the organization that coordinates funding for these efforts and has worked very hard to protect these amazing cats.

$3,000

Asiatic Cheetah Iran

Past Project

We know of only one captive Asiatic Cheetah and she is found in Iran. This project was brought to our attention through our friends at Wild About Cats who have been supporting this project for some time. The money was used to help in construction of a new enclosure for this cat.

$500

Costa Rica Conservation

Past Project

X-ray machine and other equipment was purchased for the rescue facility.

$37,045

College Scholarships

Past Project

Project Survival has always thought it important to help young people in the pursuit of an education. Through different educational events, collage scholarships are given to young people that participate. The student does not have to major in Biology or an animal-related field to receive the scholarship. We want young people to take a desire to help wild cats into any field they choose to study.

$1500

Kope Lion

Current Project

Strives to foster human-lion coexistence in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here intensifying human-wildlife conflicts has been tough on the lions.

In the last decades, the lions have begun to disappear entirely from their former ranges, separating the famous Ngorongoro Crater lions from the Serengeti. The area’s mission for harmonious coexistence is collapsing, with both people and wildlife losing out.

KopeLion was founded in 2011 with the aim to change this trend. By working directly with residents, KopeLion strives for sustainable human-lion coexistence in Ngorongoro for the benefit of both people and lions.

$6750

Additional items phones, rain ponchos and soccer balls