Project
Conservation of the Critically Endangered African Wild Ass and the Endangered Grevy’s Zebra in Ethiopia
Initiative
Duration
2019 - 2021
Location
Ethiopia
Species protected
African Wild Ass
Equus africanus
Grevy’s Zebra
Equus grevyi
Project objectives
In the long-term designated protected areas and trained community Scouts will improve local and international awareness of the species and enhance its protection.
The goal is to successfully involve the local Afar pastoral communities in the conservation of these two threatened species to accomplish the conservation actions. The project will build capacity for protection of these species as well as promote awareness and education in the communities. The establishment of two protected areas will also have a great impact on the conservation of the African Wild Ass.
This project is implemented by EcoHealth Alliance.
Threats
Habitat loss & degradation
Poaching
This project is part of the IUCN Save Our Species African Wildlife initiative, which is co-funded by the European Union.
