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Camera Trapper Become a Camera Trapper and have your own camera in Africa. Page 3 Citizen Scientist Join our online team of citizen scientists and make a real contribution to Leopard research Page 6 Subscriber Receive a monthly diget of camera trap pictures from Africa Page 5 On Track Camera Trappers

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Camera Trap photographs from Africa. Have your own camera in the African bush. By joining On Track Camera Trappers you will be contributing to much needed Leopard Research and conservation as well as receiving pictures from your camera located deep in the African bush. Each month you'll be sent the best pictures from your camera and from our general pool of research camera traps.

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Camera  Trapper  Become  a  Camera  Trapper  and  have  your  own  camera  in  

Africa.  

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Citizen  Scientist  Join  our  online  team  of  citizen  scientists  and  make  a  real  contribution  to  Leopard  research  

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Subscriber  

Receive  a  monthly  diget  of  camera  trap  pictures  

from  Africa  

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On  Track  Camera  Trappers  

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Camera  Trapping  since  2004      

We  have  been  using  camera  traps  as  a  key  tool  in  our  leopard  research  (www.ingweleopard.org)  for  over  a  decade.  We  are  recognized  as  being  among  the  worlds  leaders  in  wildlife  camera  trapping  methods  and  equipment.  

Camera  Trappers  gives  you  the  opportunity  to  be  connected  with  wildlife  in  the  African  bush  from  wherever  you  live  in  the  world.  Not  only  will  you  be  connected  with  Africa  but  you  will  also  be  supporting  vital  wildlife  research  aimed  at  conserving  leopard  numbers  and  other  species.    So  how  does  it  work?  Our  research  teams  already  utilise  an  extensive  network  of  camera  traps  placed  on  game  reserves,  but  we  need  more  cameras.  By  increasing  the  number  of  cameras  we  can  increase  our  research  areas  and  collect  more  data  to  be  able  to  provide  sufficient  information  to  model  leopard  behaviour  and  numbers.    By  joining  the  On  Track  Camera  Trappers  program  you  will  be  actively  supporting  our  research,  as  well  as  enjoying  some  amazing  wildlife  pictures  sent  to  you  each  month.    You  can  join  the  On  Track  team  of  camera  trappers  either  as  a  subscriber,  or  citizen  scientist,  or  (and  by  far  the  most  popular  method)  you  can  have  your  own  camera  in  Africa.      

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 Camera  traps  are  digital  cameras  that  are  set  out  along  game  trails  in  remote  locations  within  our  various  research  sites.  These  camera  traps  are  triggered  by  movement  and  operate  24  x  7,  secretly  recording  the  movement  of  animals  without  need  for  human  presence  or  disruption  of  nature.    

 

Camera  trapper  -­‐  As  a  camera  Trapper  you  will  have  your  own  camera  placed  in  the  African  bush.  Each  month  you’ll  receive  exclusive  pictures  from  your  camera  together  with  our  monthly  digest  of  other  camera  trap  pictures  from  around  our  research  zones.    

Camera  Trapper  annual  Membership  -­‐  £120  

This  12  month  membership  option  buys  your  own  camera  in  Africa.  You  can  select  the  reserve  where  you  wish  us  to  place  your  camera  from  any  of  the  reserves  where  we  conduct  research.    You  will  receive  pictures  from  your  camera  sent  to  you  each  month,    by  our  research  team,  together  with  our  monthly  digest  of  some  of  the  best  photographs  taken  elsewhere  as  part  of  our  research.    You  can  name  your  camera  and  select  the  reserve  you  wish  it  to  be  used  on.    You  will  also  be  eligible  for  a  10%  discount  off  an  African  Safari,  or  10%  off  a  two  night  stay  at  selected  game  lodges  within  our  research  zones,  when  booked  with  On  Track  Safaris  www.ontracksafaris.co.uk  (terms  and  conditions  apply).    

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Citizen  scientist  -­‐  You  receive  specific  camera  trap  photos  of  leopards  that  we  need  you  to  help  us  to  identify.  Every  leopards  spot  pattern  is  different,  so  with  a  keen  eye  you  can  help  to  ID  known  leopards  

Citizen  Scientist  annual  Membership  -­‐  £60  

Our  online  team  of  Citizen  Scientists  receives  regular  camera  trap  images  of  leopards  from  our  research  zones.  By  using  our  online  leopard    ID  kits  (that  you  will  have  access  to),  you  can  assist  our  team  in  identifying  the  leopards  we  see  on  camera.    Your  membership  fees  contribute  towards  buying  new  camera  traps,  and  maintaining  those  currently  in  the  field,  and  this  is  what  you  get:  1  year  membership  Up  to  date  leopard  ID  kits  Camera  trap  photos  of  leopards  Access  to  our  system,  so  that  you  can  quickly  and  easily  report  back  to  our  team  online.  10%  off  a  3  days  stay  at  our  research  base  on  the  Thaba  Tholo  Wilderness  reserve    

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INGWE  Leopard  Research  

Camera  Trappers  has  been  created  with  two  key  aims.  To  connect  you  with  Africa,  by  relaying  pictures  take  secretly  in  the  Africa  bush  by  our  extensive  network  of  camera  traps.  To  help  raise  funds  for  our  leopard  research  work  which  is  protecting  he  African  Leopard  

Our  entry-­‐level  membership  enables  you  to  subscribe  to  Camera  Trappers  and  receive  access  to  a  monthly  digest  of  camera  trap  pictures  taken  from  our  pool  of  research  camera  traps.    These  camera  traps  are  set  out  in  various  game  reserves  and  privately  owned  land  that  form  part  of  our  research  programs  and  offer  a  fresh  previously  unseen  images  every  month.  

Subscribe  from  just  £30/year  

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Fixed  position  Our  cameras  stay  in  the  same  position  and  orientation  year  in  year  out.  So  if  we  miss  an  animals  face  in  one  direction,  chances  are  it  will  come  back  along  the  same  trail  at  some  point  

Selfies  Animals  are  often  inquisitive  about  anything  different.  Which  means  we  get  many  selfies.  

Baboons  A  camera  trapper’s  nightmare.  Baboons  are  very  naughty.  Its  not  unusual  for  them  to  try  to  steal  a  camera.  That’s  why  we  secure  the  cameras  to  a  tree  or  post.  

Made  famous  by  the  Lion  King,  Wart  Hogs  (AKA  Pumba)  are  often  caught  on  camera  trap.  

Pumba  Much  maligned,  yet  fascinating  creatures  and  a  great  indicator  of  something  interesting  happening  on  a  reserve.  Especially  at  night.  

Spotted  Hyena  The  biggest  of  Africa’s  antelope  and  often  very  shy,  so  many  tourists  don’t  see  them  on  safari.  But  that’s  not  a  problem  for  Camera  Trappers.  

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Our  cameras  photograph  whatever  passes  by  and  give  a  great  insight  into  the  variety  of  animals  on  a  reserve.  

Whatever  passes  by  Our  research  focuses  mainly  on  leopards.  We  simply  do  not  know  how  many  leopards  there  are  still  in  the  wild.  Which  is  the  reason  we  do  what  we  do.  

Leopards  Our  cameras  automatically  switch  to  Infra  Red  mode  at  nighttime,  enabling  us  to  continue  to  monitor  animal  activities  as  darkness  falls.  

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www.researchcam.co.uk  

   

About  Us  

On  Track  Safaris  was  formed  in  2007  by  wildlife  conservationists  Will  and  Carol  Fox,  with  the  aim  of  raising  funding  and  support  for  their  work.  And  in  particular  the  INGWE  Leopard  Research  program.    Camera  Trappers  is  operated  by    On  Track  safaris,  bringing  together  anyone  who  has  in  interest  in  the  African  bush  and  wildlife  conservation.  By  joining  Camera  Trappers  you  will  not  only  receive  some  amazing  digital  photographs  each  month,  but  also  be  contributing  towards  much  needed  Leopard  Research.  Join  online  today.    

You  can  become  a  Camera  Trappers  by  joining  online  via  any  of  the  following  websites    www.ontracksafaris.co.uk  www.researchcam.co.uk  www.ingweleopard.org  You  can  pay  online  by  credit  card,  just  go  to  any  of  the  sites  above  and  select  the  Camera  Trappers  Tab  and  your  preferred  membership  option.  Prices  are  quoted  in  £  sterling.  For  those  who  are  not  paying  in  £’s,  the  amount  deducted  will  be  shown  as  per  the  exchange  rate  at  the  time  of  purchase.