What we do
The Dhole Conservation Fund works with a variety of different partners and projects. Our partners range from zoological institutes, NGOs, international societies, government agencies and individual researchers and conservationist. We work on many different areas of dhole conservation. Education and research are major focuses of our conservation research. We do prioritize are focuses on areas where dhole research or conservation are not well established. Although this does mean we work outside the dhole’s strong hold areas, the hope is to highlight the importance of these other areas and try and get a better picture of dhole ecology as a whole. Does this mean we won’t fund or work on projects inside the well-established areas? Of course not, especially if the project can yield results that can aid in helping out projects in other areas. This can be conflict resolution ideas, community outreach or field techniques.
IUCN Dhole Working Group
The Dhole Conservation Fund is not part of the IUCN Dhole Working Group but we do help them with their efforts and we get invited to participate in a few of their meetings. Many of our partners are part of the Dhole Working Group.
2023 the Dhole Working Group is looking to do an in-person meeting with one of the main goal is to update the IUCN Red List for dholes, last time it was done was 2015! The IUCN Red List is often considered the official count and conservation status excepted the world over.
To learn more about the Dhole Working Group click the learn more button or you can support the efforts by clicking the donate button.
2023 the Dhole Working Group is looking to do an in-person meeting with one of the main goal is to update the IUCN Red List for dholes, last time it was done was 2015! The IUCN Red List is often considered the official count and conservation status excepted the world over.
To learn more about the Dhole Working Group click the learn more button or you can support the efforts by clicking the donate button.
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Field Partners
Cambodia
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The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation protects an 18,000 hectare concession in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia, the concession is home to many species and provides a vital corridor between Botum Sakor National Park and Southern Cardamoms National Park. While the Foundation’s primary concern is the elephants that use the corridor the rangers are under instruction to protect all species and camera trapping efforts have revealed a resident & breeding dhole population.
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Use the button to the right to make a direct donation to the Cambodia dhole program. We cover all fees to get the full funds directly to Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation.
You can visit their site at: www.helpingelephants.org |
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Nepal
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Our Dhole conservation project spans three landscapes in Nepal, each with its unique importance for dhole conservation. Our projects prioritize communities as the key stakeholders. Through sound research, community engagement, and habitat protection, we are dedicated to ensuring the survival of this endangered species in these critical areas.
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Use the button to the right to make a direct donation to the Nepal dhole program. We cover all fees to get the full funds directly to Nature Conservation and Study Center
You can visit their webpage at: NCSC - Nature Conservation and Study Center |
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The Friends of Nature Nepal (FoN Nepal) currently have two projects that have the potential to impact dholes. One is an ecological study where locals reported seeing dholes with the potential of conflict. The other is directly addressing conflict needs and understanding in areas with not just dholes but other endangered wildlife.
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Use the button to the right to make a direct donation to the Nepal dhole program. We cover all fees to get the full funds directly to Friends of Nature Nepal.
You can visit their webpage at: Friends of Nature Nepal |
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Thailand
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This study investigates the population status, spatial ecology, and disease risks facing dholes (Cuon alpinus) in Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (PKWS), Thailand. As a keystone predator, dholes play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance but face threats from habitat fragmentation, declining prey, and infectious diseases transmitted by domestic dogs. The research combines camera trapping, GPS tracking, scat analysis, and disease screening to fill critical knowledge gaps on dhole ecology and conservation. Results will support effective management strategies to ensure the long-term survival of this endangered species.
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Education Project
2018 - Book publication in Thailand made by a local photographer/story teller. Book is about the dholes of Khao Yai National Park, the park is know for the elephants that live there, many locals don't realize the area is home to dholes, let alone the thousand of visitors that visit the park yearly. The book was set at an 8th grade level and distributed for sale at the national park. Many of the photos in the book are from Khao Yai National Park.
2023 - Working with NCSC to provide community education materials. From crosswords, art projects, and word searchers; all activities are designed to help get children and communities interested in learning about the dholes they live along side.
2025 - *In Progress*
Sponsors
The following are those that help finically support Dhole Conservation Fund efforts and our projects.
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Zoo Grandy located Québec, Canada is an AZA facility that supports wild dhole conservation. They are in the process of building a brand new dhole habitat. They will be the 6th dhole facility in North America and hopefully will bring some much needed new genetics to the North American captive population.
Amazing A to Z book company published an amazing kids book with a story featuring dholes. The story called the dedicated dhole follows a pack of dholes and how the survive as a family. Amazing A to Z donates a portion of all sales to the Dhole Conservation Fund. Its a win-win, there is now a children's story with dholes in a positive light and by reading kids are helping wild dhole conservation.
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