Zambia

ZCP

Zambian Carnivore Programme

Conservation at Large →

Partner stage: Active
Region: Southern Africa

Impact →

ZCP has supported the restoration of four large carnivore populations across some of Zambia’s largest ecosystems, including reintroductions of wild dogs in Liuwa Plains and lions in Nsumbu National Park. Overall, ZCP intensively monitors and protects 455 wild dogs from 39 packs and dispersing groups and in 2024 performed over 4,300 snare checks and rescued 5 wild dogs from snares. Also assessed wildlife trends across a 20,000 km2 corridor between Kafue and West Lunga National Parks.

The Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP) works to protect Zambia’s large carnivores and their ecosystems through science-based conservation approaches. Their work combines rigorous research with practical conservation actions to protect some of Africa’s most important carnivore populations.

ZCP implements comprehensive programs including: carnivore research and monitoring; anti-poaching support; human-wildlife conflict mitigation; and community conservation initiatives. Their work provides crucial data for conservation planning while supporting on-the-ground protection efforts.

Through their efforts, ZCP has contributed significantly to carnivore conservation in Zambia, providing vital information for protection strategies, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and building local capacity for conservation. Their work has helped protect numerous carnivore populations while developing effective models for large carnivore conservation.

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