Situated just below the Waterburg landscape in South Africa, Thaba Tholo is a 37,000-hectare game farm aiming to leave a legacy of rich fauna, flora, and conservation heritage. It is also renowned for its successful breeding programs, particularly for the East African black rhino, making it home to the largest population of this species outside their historic range.

Support has included an upgraded Operations room, camera traps, solar panels, and more, helping to monitor wildlife on site as well as surrounding areas and reserves.

The Phuza Moya Private Game Reserve in South Africa is recognized for its engaging wildlife experiences and the opportunity to spot various animals in their natural habitat. The area is known for sightings of lions and cape buffalo among other wildlife, highlighting the reserve's rich biodiversity and commitment to conservation.

Support has included deployment of rugged ranger monitoring devices utilizing software tools such as EarthRanger and SMART.

In collaboration with various reserves and universities in Namibia, this project consisted of a landscape and wildlife study using camera traps to monitor and document the diversity and behavior of wildlife, evaluate the health and stability of ecosystems, and identify critical habitats and migration patterns.

Support included the donation and deployment of camera traps, solar panels, batteries and SD cards.

Within the Tayna Nature Reserve, GRACE Gorillas focuses on conservation efforts for endangered Grauer’s gorillas and their habitats in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

To help facilitate the rehabilitation and the re-wilding of these primates, support has included donations of mobile tracking devices with EarthRanger and SMART for ranger field observations.

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The monarch butterfly migration is an extraordinary natural phenomenon closely linked to the oyamel fir forests of Mexico. These forests provide the ideal microclimate for monarchs to survive the winter, offering both shelter and suitable temperatures.

Support has included camera trap donations to help monitor the butterfly populations and also gather essential data on other wildlife, contributing to a better understanding of ecosystem health.

The Pantanal region of Brazil is a biodiversity hotspot, hosting an exceptionally rich variety of flora and fauna, including the highest concentration of jaguars in the world. This expansive wetland is crucial for the conservation of the jaguar, a keystone species, influencing the health and stability of the ecosystem.

Camera trap donations, along with our wpsWatch software, help biologists and land managers preserve this special place.

COVID-19 severely impacted ecotourism across Africa, resulting in a sharp decline in visitors and revenue. This loss of income endangered the livelihoods of many park rangers, diminishing their capacity to protect wildlife and maintain conservation areas. Despite this, ecotourism remains crucial for supporting conservation efforts and local communities.

Together with Global Conservation Corps, WPS helped support rangers and their families until the pandemic subsided and tourism returned.

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Specializing in the analysis of conservation and crime data, C-DASS, a South African NGO, plays a pivotal role in combating wildlife crime.

With WPS support, C-DASS develops intelligence reports, profiles of poachers and crime syndicates, and monitors their activities. This information helps initiate proactive operations, such as pre-emptive arrests, to stay ahead of poachers and organized crime.

The Maasai Mara in Kenya is a critical ecosystem that supports an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five. It also hosts the annual Great Migration, one of the most spectacular natural events on the planet. Its conservation is vital for maintaining biodiversity, ecological balance, and supporting the livelihoods of local communities through eco-tourism.

WPS support has included: direct funding, GSM cameras, traffic speed monitors, thermal monocles, solar panels, and thermal night driving monitoring devices.

The Eastern Cape in South Africa is crucial for wildlife conservation due to its diverse ecosystems, which include coastal forests, savannahs, and thicket biomes, providing habitats for a variety of species. The development of wildlife corridors in the region is vital for maintaining healthy wildlife genetics and overall ecosystem health.

The implementation of EarthRanger, SMART, camera traps, LoRa gateways, and animal GPS tagged collars has been essential in creating new wildlife corridors in the area.

Sumatran rhino conservation is crucial because this species is critically endangered, with fewer than 80 individuals remaining, primarily due to habitat loss and poaching. Protecting the Sumatran rhino helps preserve biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems in their native Southeast Asian habitats.

In partnership with various Indonesian and international NGOs, WPS support has included camera trap repeater networks, solar panels and other tech solutions.

Redonda Island conservation is crucial because it helps preserve a unique ecosystem, home to endemic species and critical seabird nesting sites. Protecting this island aids in maintaining biodiversity and provides valuable data for ecological research and conservation strategies.

Collaborating closely with our partners at Fauna & Flora International, the installation of a long-range camera trap repeater network has proven critical for the conservation and protection efforts on the island.

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Yellowstone National Park, established as the world's first national park, plays a crucial role in conservation by preserving a vast array of unique geothermal features, diverse ecosystems, and rare wildlife such as bison, wolves and grizzly bears. Its protected status has become a global model for ecological preservation, inspiring the creation of protected areas worldwide that safeguard natural habitats and biodiversity.

Support has included donations of camera traps, and our wpsWatch software to help bolster park insights and conservation.