The African Predator
Conservation Research Organization consists of a diverse group of researchers, primarily from the fields of veterinary medicine
and genetics, whose common goal is to gather knowledge and initiate original research projects examining carnivores in
their natural environments. These investigations will thoroughly examine the
role of disease, genetics, reproductive potential, parasitism, nutrition and pathology and the role they play in the survivability
of these species. APCRO recognizes that these predators continually interact
with one another at various levels and thus we are committed to examining the interactions of the various groups in regards
to interspecies disease transmission, parasitism and pathology. They also
will be compared by levels of genetic variability, reproductive potential, and nutritional status in similar and dissimilar
ecosystems. We also support field projects that have an overall positive impact
on environments that can sustain viable populations of carnivores.
In summary, this
is a pioneering look with a pan-African perspective with the overall goal to examine the viability and health of African
predators in the short term as well as evaluating their potential for long-term survival.
