MONITORING & RESEARCH
Regular surveys, bird ringing and behavioural studies to collect critical data on species and habitats.
Research, Science & Wildlife Health
Building the knowledge needed to understand, protect and conserve South Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Science underpins effective conservation. Understanding how species, populations and ecosystems are changing allows conservation decisions to be guided by evidence rather than assumption.
Through the Research, Science & Wildlife Health Programme, the Zaagkuilsdrift Conservation Foundation supports long-term biodiversity monitoring, wildlife health surveillance and applied conservation research. Our work includes bird ringing, population surveys, habitat and water-quality monitoring, camera trapping and the collection of ecological and wildlife health data.
Working with universities, researchers, veterinarians, conservation organisations and citizen scientists, we aim to build meaningful long-term datasets and contribute to a better understanding of South Africa’s wildlife and the ecosystems on which it depends.
As the programme develops, new research methods and technologies will expand our ability to investigate conservation questions, identify emerging threats and translate scientific knowledge into practical conservation action.
Knowledge gives conservation direction.
FOCUS
Research, monitoring and wildlife health.
LOCATION
Zaagkuilsdrift & Kgomo-Kgomo Floodplain, Limpopo, South Africa.
ESTABLISHED
2026
STATUS
Active Programme
KEY PRIORITIES
Bird monitoring, wildlife health, habitat assessment, data collection and conservation science.
WHAT WE DO
WILDLIFE HEALTH
Health screening, diagnostics and disease surveillance to support wildlife conservation.
DATA & ANALYSIS
Analysing data using advanced tools to inform conservation strategies and management.
COLLABORATION & SCIENCE
Working with universities, researchers and specialists to advance conservation science in South Africa.
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TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Your support helps us protect wetlands, save species and build a sustainable future for wildlife and communities.
