Pit-Track K9

Pit-Track is a well-trained and specialized K9 Anti-Poaching Unit. Teams are deployed in various high-risk key areas in South Africa for the protection of endangered species. Their trained K9s include contraband detection K9s, human scent detection K9s, and patrol and protection K9s. The project funded by Happy Hollow supports their initiatives aimed at protecting wildlife, including lions, pangolins and rhinos, as well as to aid in the detection of contraband and illegal trafficking of wildlife products throughout South Africa.

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Humanitarian and Biodiversity Conservation Society

Humanitarian and Biodiversity Conservation Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization located in Nepal that works to support humanity and safeguard the conservation of nature. The project funded by Happy Hollow supports their study to assess and map out human-elephant conflict in and around Chitwan National Park. The data gathered will inform a mitigation program, awareness program of elephant conservation, and a capacity building program.

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Macaw Recovery Network

The Macaw Recovery Network in Costa Rica works to recover endangered neotropical parrot populations through leading a network that develops and implements best practices in conservation. Their Women Rangers program has empowered local women to be conservation leaders in their communities and given them the ability to provide for themselves financially. Participating women engage local youth in conservation education, work with local
farmers, manage local ecotourism initiatives, and lead reforestation efforts.

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Ewaso Lions

Ewaso Lions is dedicated to conserving lions and other large carnivores by promoting coexistence between people and wildlife. They are an independent, 100% African wildlife conservation organization in Kenya which engages and builds the capacity of key demographic groups by developing approaches to reduce human-carnivore conflict. The grant from Happy Hollow supports the Warrior Watch program, the cornerstone of Ewaso Lions that builds on Warriors’ traditional protection role by increasing their capacity to mitigate human-carnivore conflict.

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COUNCIL OF CONTRIBUTORS

The Council of Contributors has been working to help protect rhinos since 2017. They are a small, dedicated team who supports various “boots on the ground” and conservation initiatives on the front line of the poaching crises. They work with many experts who stand in the ring, day after day, with the single-minded goal of saving the rhino from extinction. The grant from Happy Hollow helped to fund a lightweight aircraft to provide anti-poaching monitoring of rhino populations in remote parts of South Africa.

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MACAW RECOVERY NETWORK

The Macaw Recovery Network brings together organizations that are passionate about parrot conservation and interested in the development and sharing of practical knowledge. This collective of wildlife professionals encourages increased capacity through research, training and exchange among conservationists. They believe the recovery of Neo-tropical parrot species across their ranges is only possible when forward thinking individuals and organizations come together to push the boundaries of conservation. The grant from Happy Hollow provided veterinary testing and supplies at their breeding center and a mobile aviary to support re-release into the wild.

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PAINTED DOG RESEARCH TRUST

With the Pan-African population of painted dogs declining from 500,000 individuals to less than 5,000, the painted dog is listed by IUCN as endangered. Zimbabwe links the populations of all five neighboring countries, making it a keystone corridor for this species. Continuation of long-term research and monitoring within this corridor is crucial to the continued survival of painted dogs. The project funded by Happy Hollow aims to reduce roadkill incidents along this wildlife corridor using camera traps and an app.

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WILDLIFE ACT FUND

Wildlife ACT was founded and has always existed to support real conservation work where it is needed most. Numerous Game Reserves within South Africa cannot afford to fund a dedicated monitoring team within their boundaries. Wildlife ACT has come to these reserves with the proposal to provide this priority species Monitoring service, free of charge, in order to ensure the safety of endangered species. Funds from Happy Hollow help protect South Africa's vultures by maintaining safe feeding sites, nest monitoring, and decontaminating and providing emergency care at poisoned feeding sites.

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VIRUNGA FUND

For nearly a decade, Happy Hollow has supported a group of Park Rangers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing them the equipment they need to save the last of the world’s endangered Mountain Gorillas. In safeguarding the remaining Mountain Gorillas, Park Rangers have encountered challenges including armed groups, illegal poaching and land encroachment. Grant funds from Happy Hollow have provided salaries, medical equipment, support for the ranger’s widows and families, a surveillance plane and repair of a water well.

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Lifescape International – S.P.E.C.I.E.S.

S.P.E.C.I.E.S., the Society for the Preservation of Endangered Carnivores and their International Ecological Study, is dedicated to holistic conservation efforts for the world’s carnivores. Through innovative science, education, community empowerment and strategic planning, they aim to ensure a sustainable future where both people and carnivores thrive. Grant funds from Happy Hollow support S.P.E.C.I.E.S. jaguar conservation work in the Gran Chaco in South America

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Red Panda Network

Red Panda Network is committed to the conservation of wild red pandas and their habitat through the education and empowerment of local communities. They envision secure, viable populations of wild red panda thriving throughout their historic range. Grant funds from Happy Hollow help to preserve red panda habitats through the empowerment of local communities by community-based research, education and carbon mitigation.

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Ruaha Carnivore Project

Ruaha Carnivore Project is working with Tanzanians to develop conservation strategies that work closely with the local communities to effectively reduce human-carnivore conflict. This is vital work for both people and carnivores, as their approach aims to not only protect endangered carnivores but also ensure the safety and well-being of nearby communities. The grant funded by Happy Hollow further supports their initiative to foster conservation efforts and invest in the coexistence between people and carnivores.

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