Conservation philosophy and activities of the International Elephant Foundation

Conley, Shannon N.

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“…Despite the ecological importance of hyaena species and their myriad interactions with people, compared to human–felid and human–large herbivore conflicts (http://panthera.org, Tensen 2018, Conley 2019, Schaffer et al. 2019, Eikelboom et al.…”

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“…Despite the ecological importance of hyaena species and their myriad interactions with people, compared to human-felid and human-large herbivore conflicts (Panth era. org, Tensen 2018, Conley 2019, Schaffer et al 2019, Eikelboom et al 2020) very little funding and effort has gone towards resolving human-hyaena conflict through research, conservation management initiatives and other mitigation. For example, of the >7500 grant applications regarding mammal species to the Mohammed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ), an endowment that promotes species conservation, only 7 have listed 'hyaena' as a focal species.…”

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Review of the global research on Hyaenidae and implications for conservation and management

Wilkinson,

Dheer,

Zett

et al. 2023

Mammal Review

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Despite the ecological importance of the four extant species of Hyaenidae, and the threats they face globally, there has been no review of the nearly 100 years of published research on hyaenas, nor has there been a synthesis of management‐related literature regarding these species. We reviewed 907 studies on Hyaenidae, summarized broad temporal, geographic and topical trends, and evaluated findings from management‐related research to determine ways forward for hyaena conservation management. Since the first known study in 1939, most have focused on spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta; 75% of all studies), yet overall publications for Hyaenidae have increased by 372% in recent decades. Only 44 of the 67 hyaena range states were represented across publications, with nearly half of all studies conducted in Kenya (18%), South Africa (16%) and Tanzania (13%). Twenty‐eight countries had fewer than five studies. Ecology and diet were the most‐studied topic areas. The least‐studied topics were disease and physiology. Studies on human–hyaena interactions were highly variable in topic, with infrastructure impacts and Hyaenidae benefits to people covered the least. All species were reported to have consumed anthropogenic diet items. Mortality data were included within 11% of publications, with 79% of recorded hyaena mortality constituting anthropogenic causes, although there were few targeted studies on the subject. Lastly, 12% of publications involved community engagement in their methods. There is a significant bias among species, topics and range states across Hyaenidae studies, and little data explicitly related to human–hyaena coexistence. Our management‐focused synthesis suggests that research on Hyaenidae could better reflect large carnivore conservation and management inquiry by increasing studies focused on human interactions with Hyaenidae. To address research gaps and inform Hyaenidae management, we recommend increasing applied research outside of protected areas and using interdisciplinary, community‐involved methods to increase foundational knowledge on understudied hyaena species, habitats and locations.

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Section: Implications For Future Researchmentioning

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Review of the global research on Hyaenidae and implications for conservation and management

Wilkinson,

Dheer,

Zett

et al. 2023

Mammal Review

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“…Finally, for the short reports, Conley () provides a summary of the extensive work of the International Elephant Foundation (IEF), a US‐based non‐profit organization that was founded in 1988, and is supported by international zoos and other professional elephant‐care organizations. IEF is dedicated to securing a future where elephants thrive and works tirelessly to fund projects across the world, lending expertise, facilitating exchange of ideas and backing innovation.…”

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Editorial: Conservation of Elephants

Fischer

Sach

2019

International Zoo Yearbook

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The articles in this volume of the International Zoo Yearbook highlight the contributions that professional zoological institutions have made to the care and welfare of elephants over the last 20 years, and describe the threats faced by these iconic animals in their natural habitats. Zoos work to protect wild elephants using a variety of methods, such as carrying out direct research with ex situ populations, providing conservation education and conservation funding, and engaging in capacity building. Furthermore, important work is implemented by conservation organizations in the field. This volume focuses attention on elephant conservation and the important role played by zoological institutions and other dedicated conservation organizations. It is hoped that this work will inspire more zoos to act, help to inform future conservation initiatives and, ultimately, ensure the survival of these iconic species and the protection of their habitats. (Photo: Robin Winkelman, Saint Louis Zoo)

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“…Aunque son las personas que habitan con los elefantes quienes deciden el futuro de los mismos, el trabajo de conservación no acaba in situ (Conley, 2019), los zoológicos han funcionado como alternativa a la pérdida masiva de fauna, aportando a la conservación de especies por medio de programas de reproducción ex situ que forman poblaciones genéticamente viables, para que, a futuro, estas logren enriquecer genéticamente los esfuerzos de conservación in situ. La zoocría de animales tiene varios propósitos:…”

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Conservación ex situ del elefante africano (Loxodonta africana): caracterización de la reserva de elefantes más grande de Latinoamérica

Chacón García

2023

Rev Sist Prod Agroecol.

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La drástica disminución de poblaciones salvajes del elefante africano (Loxodonta africana) en los últimos 50 años, nos ha obligado a complementar los programas de conservación in situ con poblaciones bajo cuidado humano, las cuales funcionan como banco genético y sensibilizan a la comunidad respecto a la pérdida de la especie. En conjunto con la Fundación Internacional de Elefantes (IEF), el parque de conservación de vida silvestre Africam Safari participa en la conservación del elefante africano apoyando y financiando proyectos que buscan preservar la especie y manteniendo en sus instalaciones a la manada de elefantes más grande de Latinoamérica. El siguiente reporte tiene como objetivo caracterizar los principales procesos realizados dentro de Africam Safari, mediante los cuales se logró la reproducción efectiva de los ejemplares y el posterior nacimiento de más de 10 crías de elefante africano en los últimos 6 años.

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Conservation philosophy and activities of the International Elephant Foundation

Cited by 5 publications

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Review of the global research on Hyaenidae and implications for conservation and management

Review of the global research on Hyaenidae and implications for conservation and management

Editorial: Conservation of Elephants

Conservación ex situ del elefante africano (Loxodonta africana): caracterización de la reserva de elefantes más grande de Latinoamérica

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