ALERT | African Lion & Environmental Research Trust

Time 2020-10-09 21:05:54

Web Name: ALERT | African Lion & Environmental Research Trust

WebSite: http://lionalert.org

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ALERTAfrican Lion Environmental Research Trust If we act now we can ensure the survival of this iconic species Welcome to ALERTLions are currently listed as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. In West Africa, the species is now classified as Critically Endangered .Just over one hundred years ago, there were once more than 200,000 wild lions living in Africa. Today, there are only about 20,000 wild lions taking the plains of Africa. Lions are now extinct in 26 different African countries and 95 per cent of their historic range has disappeared.Neither lions nor humans can survive in isolation; both are reliant on functional ecosystems.  As such, we seek to engage in activities that conserve all of Africa’s wild species, as well as the ecosystems within which they live and on which we rely.ALERT collaborates with communities and policymakers, with non-governmental organizations, researchers and business leaders, to implement locally conceived and relevant solutions that aim to create sustainable motivation in these stakeholder groups to conserve lions.  Our Destinations Chizarira National ParkALERT is working to rehabilitate the national park and restore the landscape and wildlife to become one of the leading parks in Zimbabwe. Antelope ParkAntelope Park is a private game reserve set in the heart of Zimbabwe. This is where ALERT began and where a large portion of the research is done. Victoria FallsVictoria Falls is the leading tourist destination of Zimbabwe/Africa where a majority of the animal research is done by the team and volunteers.  Our WorkThe loss of lions has a negative effect on Africa’s fragile ecosystems.  Lions play an important role in the food chain, helping to regulate numbers of the more dominant herbivore species, such as zebra and buffalo.  Lion Release ProgramALERT recognizes that programs directed towards protecting habitat for the remaining wild lions must continue to be the mainstay of conservation efforts and that new multi-disciplinary and collaborative approaches are necessary to achieve this.Click here to learn moreVolunteering with ALERTAre you looking to make a real difference for the wildlife of Africa for your generation as well as future generations?ALERT offers many opportunities where you are able to work directly in the wildlife projects as well as the local communities in and around Africa.Travel the world while having the adventure of a lifetime and making a difference with ALERT!ALERT InternshipsThe ALERT Internship Program has been created to provide current students, graduates and skilled individuals with unrivalled opportunities to experience the complexities and challenges involved in working for a non-governmental organisation in Africa.The Program has been designed to incorporate individuals from all walks of life.  Whether you are a graduate looking to gain behind-the-scenes experience in conservation fieldwork; a teacher seeking an opportunity to use your skills to help under-privileged children or a vet nurse who wants a chance to work with some of Africa’s iconic wildlife, then ALERT can give you the chance to fulfil your dreams of working in Africa.Meet our lion pridesCurrently, we have two sets of prides that are in phase 2 of the lion release program. Click on the link to learn more about each of the prides and how they are progressing.ALERT also works with communities to meet the challenges of living alongside a dangerous predator, whilst conducting research to improve our understanding of the lion’s behaviour in Africa’s ecosystems to better inform decision making.Win a 10 day stay at either Victoria Falls or Chizarira with researchers. $10 an entry!

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Welcome to ALERT, we are a trust-based in Zimbabwe that focuses on the African Lion rehabilitation as well as environmental and landscape redevelopment.

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