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Rosa Memorial Fund |
| ROSA MEMORIAL FUND
In November 2007, Colchester Zoo sadly lost its female African elephant, Rosa. In her memory, Action for the Wild set up the Rosa Memorial Fund to raise funds for... [Read More] |
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Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation |
| In order to celebrate the construction of a new orangutan enclosure at Colchester Zoo, Action for the Wild donated £5,000 to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS) in 2007 and plans to... [Read More] |
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CERCOPAN |
| At the time of supporting the project Colchester Zoo was the only holder of cherry-crowned mangabeys in the UK, and is now just one of two. Colchester Zoo is extremely dedicated to helping conserve... [Read More] |
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Painted Dog Conservation Zimbabwe |
| In 2006, to celebrate the arrival of six hunting dogs at Colchester Zoo, Action for the Wild decided to support the Painted Dog Conservation Project in Zimbabwe. The Painted Dog Conservation... [Read More] |
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Marwell Zimbabwe Trust Cheetah Project |
| The cheetah is Africa’s most endangered big cat. They are being forced onto land outside protected areas, as they face competition from stronger predators such as lions and hyenas. Cheetahs are coming... [Read More] |
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21st Century Tiger |
| Amur Tigers are restricted to the Sikhote Alin Mountains in Far East Russia, bordering the Sea of Japan. In this region, the overall population of tigers is split due to a strip of development between... [Read More] |
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Saguinus leucopus Programme |
| Saguinus leucopus International Conservation Programme
The silvery brown tamarin is endemic to Colombia and is classed as vulnerable in the wild. The species faces threats of pet trade and... [Read More] |
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CEPA - Ivory Coast Project |
| Consolidation of a newly initiated community based conservation system in south eastern Ivory Coast for the probable last refuge for Miss Waldron’s red colobus
Certain regions of the... [Read More] |
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Wildlife Information Network |
| At the start of 2006, Action for the Wild made a donation to a new project, to form an encyclopaedia of crane information. Cranes are important flagship species for many areas, and their conservation... [Read More] |
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Genetics of the South African Wild Dog |
| Conservation Genetics of the South African Wild Dog Metapopulation
African Wild Dogs were once distributed through much of sub-Saharan Africa. Now, however, they have been wiped out from... [Read More] |
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Pygmy Hippo Conservation |
| Pygmy hippos are classified as Endangered (2005 IUCN Red List) and current population estimates put the number of individuals at less than 3,000 in the wild. These are confined to four African... [Read More] |
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EAZA 2008/9 European Carnivores Campaign |
| EAZA 2008/9 EUROPEAN CARNIVORES CAMPAIGN
The EAZA European Carnivore Campaign 2008/2009 focuses on 'Living together', with the aim of raising awareness for nature in Europe, focusing on... [Read More] |
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EAZA 2007/8 Year of the Frog Campaign |
| EAZA 2007/8 YEAR OF THE FROG CAMPAIGN
In 2007/8, Colchester Zoo participated in the 7th annual conservation campaign of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA); the Year of the... [Read More] |
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EAZA 2006-2007 Madagascar Campaign |
| Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It is amazingly diverse in terms of its species and as a result is often called the 8th Continent.
There are a vast variety of species that... [Read More] |
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EAZA Save the Rhinos Campaign |
| Over 2005-2006 we ran the EAZA Save the Rhinos campaign. During the course of this year, we managed to raise our pledged sum of £25,000, which will be a vital contribution towards rhino conservation... [Read More] |
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EAZA Shellshock Campaign |
| From 2004 - 2005 we ran the EAZA Shellshock Campaign for turtles and tortoises. Colchester Zoos Shellshock Campaign ended, with fantastic results. The total amount raised was £21,588.87 and 12,355... [Read More] |
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EAZA Tiger Campaign |
| From 2003 - 2004 we ran the EAZA Tiger campaign. We pledged £40,000 to assist conservation projects in the Russian Far East for the Amur or Siberian Tiger. Three of the eight sub-species of tiger are... [Read More] |
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EAZA Atlantic Rainforest Campaign |
| In 2002 The EAZA Atlantic Rainforest campaign focused on the indigenous wildlife of the Atlantic Coastal Rainforest in Brazil, home to the Golden Lion Tamarin, a critically endangered new world... [Read More] |
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| EAZA Bushmeat Campaign | |
| Every year Colchester Zoo's Action for the Wild runs a conservation campaign alongside many other European Zoos, they all aim to raise public awareness of critical conservation matters throughout the... [Read More] |
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