Painted Dog Conservation
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Painted Dog Conservation was founded in 1992 by wildlife conservation biologist Greg Rasmussen[1] for the protection of the painted dogs (Lycaon pictus) and their habitat. Painted Dog Conservation works to engage and incorporate local communities in protecting painted dogs in Zimbabwe. The painted dog, or African wild dog, was once common in Africa with estimates of over half a million spread among 39 countries. Current estimates put their numbers at about 3,000[2] only found in Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.[3] Since PDC's creation, Zimbabwe's wild dog population has increased from 400 to 700 individuals.[4] Painted Dog Conservation is partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Network.[5]
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Type | Non-profit Organization |
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Focus | Conservation of painted dogs |
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Website | painteddog.org - painteddog.co.uk/ |
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