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Knowledge Management Database System
The Knowledge Management System provides one centralised storage location for all ecological and spatial information within the Endangered Wildlife Trust, and it's numerous partners. The development of a database to record and share ecological datasets is critical for strengthening global conservation decision-making for both the EWT as well as other associated users.

Please note:

  1. Only the published datasets are available for immediate distribution
  2. A nominal fee will be charged for processing of datasets. This fee will be waivered for EWT’s partners and collaborators.

EWT Datasets within the Knowledge Management System
(Please click on the Metadata link on the right for more information)


Bearded Vulture Occurrence
Observations of Bearded Vulture and their signs during annual census counts.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Bird Sighting Register for ACSA Airfields
Records of bird presence on ACSA airfields, from 2008 to present

Contact Name: Claire Patterson-Abrolat claire@ewt.org.za


Bird Strike Data for ACSA Airports
Incident register of all bird strikes by aircraft at ACSA airports, from 2005 to present

Contact Name: Claire Patterson-Abrolat claire@ewt.org.za


Blue Swallow Breeding Localities
Monitored breeding sites for Blue Swallow in South Africa. The data include information on the temporal status of each site through each breeding season.

Contact Name: Ian Little ianl@ewt.org.za


Blue Swallow Occurrence
Blue Swallow observations that are collected in person by EWT Field Workers, reported by the public or recorded as part of aerial and other surveys.  The data include information on locality, number of birds, habitat and weather conditions.

Contact Name: Ian Little ianl@ewt.org.za


Cheetah and Wild Dog Occurrence and threats , Western Boundary of Kruger National Park
Detailed survey of landowners and communities to determine land use, attitudes and threats to Cheetahs and Wild Dogs along the western boundary of the Kruger National Park.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Cheetah and Wild Dog Photographic Records, Western Boundary of Kruger National Park
Photographic records associated with sightings of Cheetahs and Wild Dogs along the western boundary of Kruger National Park.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Community Survey in Western Kalahari Conservation Corridor, Botswana
Questionnaire surveys of communities to determine carnivore distributions, attitudes towards carnivores, and livestock losses.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Crane Breeding Localities
Monitored breeding sites for all three crane species in South Africa. The data include information on the temporal status of each site through each breeding season.

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Crane Census
Questionnaire survey of species, numbers and status of cranes, as well as interaction with the cranes and difficulties such as crop damage.

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Crane Illegal Trade Data
Data on cranes that have been confiscated by officials for being illegally removed from the wild for national and international trade, traditional use, food and pets.

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Crane Incidents and Mortalities
Recorded injuries, diseases and mortalities of cranes as a result of a number of mostly anthropogenic causes.  These include persecution by landowners, injuries inflicted by barbed wire fences and other structures, predation and disease.  Where birds are individually marked, this information is also included.

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Crane Occurrence
Crane observations that are collected in person by EWT Field Workers, reported by the public or recorded as part of aerial and other surveys.  The data include information on locality, number of birds, habitat and weather conditions.

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Crane Resighting (colour ringed and patagial tagged)
Data on resightings of cranes fitted with unique colour combination rings used for identification

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Crane Ringing Event
Ringing event data for cranes that are captured and fitted with a unique colour combination rings and uniquely numbered metal safring. Additional information in the dataset includes data on weight and blood taken for genetics.

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Crane Tracking (satellite movement data)
Digital transcriptions of satellite or radio transmitter data from individual birds that have been fitted with tracking devices.  Data include information on time of transmission, GPS position, speed at which the bird was moving, altitude etc.

Contact Name: Kerryn Morrison kerrynm@ewt.org.za


Diet Composition of African Wild Dogs in Fenced Reserves in South Africa
Predation records from Wild Dog packs in small fenced reserves in South Africa, including prey species, age and sex, location, and date and time of predation event.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Distribution and conservation status of Chacma Baboons and Vervet Monkeys in Limpopo Province
Questionnaire surveys of a baboon and vervet monkey study in Limpopo as part of a Bachelor of Technology: Nature Conservation study

Contact Name: Deon Cilliers deonc@ewt.org.za


Electric Fence-induced Mortality Project
Incidents of small animal mortality on electric fences in several fenced reserves across South Africa, 2007-2008

Contact Name: Christine Mentzel christinem@ewt.org.za


Electrical Infrastructure Mortality Incident Register
Data on wildlife mortalities on electrical infrastructure.

Contact Name: Jon Smallie jons@ewt.org.za


Farm Conflict Register
Reported wildlife conflicts in South Africa, including incidents of livestock and wildlife losses to predators

Contact Name: Tim Snow tims@ewt.org.za


Farmer Stock Loss Register
Stock losses reported by South African landowners taking part in the Endangered Wildlife Trust Livestock Guarding Dog Programme

Contact Name: Tim Snow tims@ewt.org.za


Honey Badger Occurrence
Data on sightings of honey badgers throughout South Africa, collected through telephonic surveys and interviews.

Contact Name: Tim Snow tims@ewt.org.za


Kruger National Park Cheetah Photographic Census 2005
Photographic sighting records of Cheetahs from visitors and staff in Kruger National Park between 1 September 2004 and 30 April 2005

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Kruger National Park Cheetah Photographic Census 2009
Photographic sighting records of Cheetahs from visitors and staff in Kruger National Park between 1 August 2008 and 30 April 2009

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Kruger National Park Wild Dog Photographic Census 2005
Photographic sighting records of Wild Dogs from visitors and staff in Kruger National Park between 1 September 2004 and 30 April 2005

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Kruger National Park Wild Dog Photographic Census 2009
Photographic sighting records of Wild Dogs from visitors and staff in Kruger National Park between 1 August 2008 and 30 April 2009

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Landowner attitudes towards large predators, northern Limpopo Province
Questionnaire surveys of cattle and wildlife ranchers to explore their attitudes towards large predators; 2001 and 2005

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Multispecies Raptor Occurrence
Raptor observations that are collected in person by EWT Field Workers, reported by the public or recorded as part of aerial and other surveys.  The data include information on locality, number of birds and habitat.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


National Register of Wildlife Poisoning Incidents
Detailed list of confirmed and suspected wildlife poisonings reported by EWT Field Workers and general public from 1995 to the present

Contact Name: Tim Snow tims@ewt.org.za


National Wild Dog Occurrence
Ad hoc reports of Wild Dogs sightings outside of protected conservation areas, from landowners, conservation practitioners and community members.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Oribi Occurrence
Oribi observations that are collected in person by EWT Field Workers, reported by the public or recorded as part of aerial and other surveys.

Contact Name: Ian Little ianl@ewt.org.za


Oribi Relocations
Record of capture and relocation of Oribi per individual, with date of capture and date and location of release.

Contact Name: Ian Little ianl@ewt.org.za


Pel's Fishing Owl Occurrence
Observations of Pel's Fishing Owl and other aquatic birds and some raptors and their signs during annual census counts along the Olifants and Levhuvhu Rivers in Kruger National Park.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Predator occurrence and landowner attitudes, Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province
Questionnaire surveys of cattle and wildlife ranchers to determine broad land use practices, attitudes towards carnivores and carnivore presence, 2000 and 2009.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Range use of Cheetah outside protected areas in the Thabazimbi district Limpopo province
GPS locations from GSM/GPS collars from several cheetahs ranging from 2005-2009

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Range use of Wild Dogs, De Beers Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province
Detailed movement data from direct observations and follows of Wild Dogs within a fenced, managed metapopoulation reserve in South Africa.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Range use of Wild Dogs, Marakele National Park, Limpopo Province
Detailed movement data from direct observations and follows of Wild Dogs within a fenced, managed metapopoulation reserve in South Africa.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Raptor Breeding Localities
Monitored breeding sites for selected raptor species in South Africa.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Raptor Incidents and Mortalities
Recorded injuries, diseases and mortalities of raptors as a result of a number of mostly anthropogenic causes.  These include persecution by landowners, injuries inflicted by barbed wire fences and other structures, predation and disease.  Where birds are individually marked, this information is also included.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Raptor Resighting (colour ringed and patagial tagged)
Data on resightings of selected raptors fitted with unique colour combination rings used for identification.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Red-billed Oxpecker Relocations
Record of capture and relocation of Red-billed Oxpecker per individual bird, with date of capture and date and location of release.

Contact Name: Tim Snow tims@ewt.org.za


Register of Problem Animal Incidents in South-Western Botswana
Reports of damage causing animals incidents from south western Botswana including type of animal responsible for the damage, what property was damaged and the date and location of the incident.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Saddle-billed Stork Occurrence
Observations of Saddle-billed Stork and their signs during annual census counts in Kruger National Park.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Saddle-billed Stork Photographic Census 2010
Photographic sighting records of Saddle Billed Storks from visitors and staff in Kruger National Park

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Southern Ground Hornbill Breeding Localities
Recorded breeding sites for Southern Ground Hornbill in South Africa.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Southern Ground Hornbill Occurrence
Observations of Southern Ground Hornbills that are collected in person by EWT Field Workers, reported by the public or recorded as part of aerial and other surveys.

Contact Name: Andre Botha andreb@ewt.org.za


Wild Dog Dispersal Routes, KwaZulu-Natal
GPS locations from GSM/GPS collars from wild dogs dispersing from protected areas in Kwa Zulu Natal, 2006 - 2009

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Wild Dog Genetic Database for the Managed Metapopulation in South Africa
Genetic material collected from Wild Dogs in all managed metapopulation reserves.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za


Zululand Community Surveys
Community surveys to determine attitudes towards predators, levels of conflict and the application of various husbandry techniques through northern Zululand. Focus on the African wild dog.

Contact Name: Kelly Marnewick kellym@ewt.org.za