Can a local football team help protect Zambia's most dangerous wild carnivores?
In short: Henry Mwape of the Zambian Carnivore Program uses his local football team, Mimbulu, to bridge the gap between conservation and community. By integrating educational performances into match half-times, the program teaches local residents practical ways to safeguard their livestock from lions and wild dogs.
The Zambian Carnivore Program (ZCP) focuses on the protection of large predators, specifically lions and wild dogs. To foster community engagement, Henry Mwape founded the Mimbulu football team, named after the local term for wild dogs.
During half-time at matches, the ZCP performs educational plays designed to demonstrate how people can effectively protect their livestock from these carnivores. This initiative merges a passion for sport with essential conservation efforts to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
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