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In early May 2024, BirdLife participated in the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Sahel and Sahara Interest Groups in Agadir, Morocco, which brought together about 40 organizations. #SSIG24
Abdoul Razakou Abdou Mahamadou discussing conservation of vultures in Niger. Introducing new approaches to tackle threats to pops and prevent decline. #SSIG24
Maimounatou Ibrahim Mamadou discussing the management and conservation of the North African ostrich in Niger. Investigated captive breeding success and multi site introduction. #SSIG24
Nice talk by @KarolinaBrandl discussing importance of the semi-captive pop for western giant eland conservation. Almost half of population semi captive. Found ⬆️ mortality & ⬆️ calving rate in wild than semi captive. ⬇️ breeding rate in semi captive. Is this a 🧬 issue? #SSIG24
Jose Maria Gil Sanchez telling us about effectiveness of anti-poaching management on recovery of Saharan ungulates in Morocco. Plains highly accessible by 4x4. Anti-poaching program intro 2015. Recovery of gazelle evident. Good habitat for mhorr reintro. Program working #SSIG24
Abdoul Razack Moussa Zabeirou discussing understanding Dama gazelle behaviour to optimise conservation in the Aïr and the Ténéré natural reserve in Niger. Use of camera traps to assess behaviour. Gazelle less active when other sp. active and more nocturnal #SSIG24
Tim Wacher from ZSL discussing Dama Gazelle conservation in Chad 2001-2024 at the Sahel and Sahara Interest Group Meeting here in Agadir Morocco. Identifying where potential populations and locations are for #conservation and reintroduction
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