What data are collected to better understand the way of life of leopards and lions?
- Satellite telemetry data for analyses of movement patterns
- Tracking and interpretation of spoor by the San to document movement patterns and behaviour
- Direct observations of behaviours of the large predators
- Analyses of prey spectrum by means of spoor and faeces analyses as well as prey remains
- Photos of spot patterns on leopards and whisker spots on lions to create identification guides allowing for mark and recapture data to be collected
- Demography data to understand social structures
- Analyses of tissue samples for genetic information of the study animals
- Monitoring of health status by observations and tissue analyses in the laboratory
- Supervision of ordered translocations and evaluation of the resulting effects on the system
- Surveys of stakeholders / interested parties
We are working closely with various partners in our research project to ensure the best quality and standards.