The Cape Leopard Trust - Using research as a tool for conservation & finding solutions to human-wildlife conflict

Cape Leopard Trust, Conservation through Research

The Cape Leopard Trust is an active predator conservation working group in the Cape launched in 2004.

It uses research as a tool for conservation, finding solutions to human-wildlife conflict and inspiring interest in the environment through an interactive and dynamic environmental education programme.

Our Current Projects

The Cape Leopard Trust has research projects which concentrate on leopard research in the Western Cape region. Our other projects concentrate on other predators, including caracal and black eagle.

Latest News Updates

  • May 2013 Mystery Animal Winner

    May 2013 Mystery Animal Winner

    Well done to all of you who correctly answered the May mystery animal competition and recognised that the creature in the picture was a caracal or 'rooikat'. Our lucky winner - Felix Kuku from the Freestate - received a very welcome winter jacket from our generous sponsors 'Hi-Tec'. It couldn't…
    Written on Friday, 14 June 2013 09:50
  • Launching the "Wildlife of the Winelands Research Experience"!

    Launching the "Wildlife of the Winelands Research Experience"!

    The Cape Winelands is known for its outstanding wine and exquisite food, but what about its secretive wildlife? Join the Cape Leopard Trust’s Boland-based researchers, and spend a ‘day at the office’ with them as they search for signs of the elusive Cape mountain leopard and other animals that share…
    Written on Sunday, 26 May 2013 01:28

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