The Brown Hyena Research Project is a non-profit organization. The Project depends entirely on sponsorships and funding received from conservation orientated grants. Administration costs are kept as low as possible and most funds are spent directly on field work.
The section below gives a detailed description of our annual running costs and specific items that are needed for our research. If you are interested in making a cash donation, please refer to the Donations, Adoption or Membership page. However, you can also support the Brown Hyena Research Project by sponsoring specific items that are listed below and you can also contact the suppliers directly (contact details can be obtained from Dr. Ingrid Wiesel).
Description |
Items |
N$/ZAR per item/year |
US$ per item/year |
Comments |
Camera Traps |
Camera Trap (Reconyx) |
6000.00 |
750.00 |
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Camera Trap (Bushnell or Scoutguard) |
3000.00 |
375.00 |
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Protective housing |
600.00 |
75.00 |
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Protective metal cage |
1000.00 |
125.00 |
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Rechargable batteries |
400.00 |
50.00 |
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Transport |
Fuel |
20000.00 |
2500.00 |
2 project vehicles @ 1500 km/month |
Vehicle insurance |
8000.00 |
1000.00 |
SANTAM vehicle insurance |
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Vehicle maintenance |
6000.00 |
750.00 |
2 annual services |
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Telemetry |
Tracking expenses |
30000.00 |
3750.00 |
aerial tracking @ N$ 450/h, vehicle tracking |
GPS collar (Televilt) |
30000.00 |
3750.00 |
To collect data on hyena movement, activity, habitat use |
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Antenna x 2 |
2500.00 |
312.50 |
second UHF antenna for aircraft and handheld H-frame antenna |
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Darting |
Field supplies, bait |
10000.00 |
1250.00 |
Support for field team |
Veterinarian |
20000.00 |
2500.00 |
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2 CC Darts (Pneu Dart) |
300.00 |
37.50 |
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2 CC Practice Darts |
135.00 |
16.88 |
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Charges |
225.00 |
28.13 |
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2 CC Transmitter Darts |
400.00 |
50.00 |
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Dart Transmitter |
2600.00 |
325.00 |
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Immobilisation drugs |
1000.00 |
125.00 |
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Blood tubes etc. |
500.00 |
62.50 |
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Field equipment |
Rangefinder |
5000.00 |
625.00 |
To judge distance to hyenas during the day for darting purposes |
Mobile weather station |
6000.00 |
750.00 |
To collect weather data in various study areas |
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Equipment cases x 3 |
2000.00 |
250.00 |
Pelican cases |
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Night vision scope |
6500.00 |
812.50 |
To observe brown hyenas at night |
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Sound playback equipment |
10000.00 |
1250.00 |
To attract spotted hyenas to dart sites |
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Batteries |
1000.00 |
125.00 |
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Satellite phone |
5000.00 |
625.00 |
For emergencies in study areas without other communication options |
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Office expenses |
Internet x 12 |
350.00 |
43.75 |
ADSL access |
Telephone x 12 |
500.00 |
62.50 |
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Consumables |
10000.00 |
1250.00 |
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Software |
|
5000.00 |
625.00 |
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Research expenses |
Online library access |
10000.00 |
1250.00 |
OARE third world country access |
Society memberships |
2000.00 |
250.00 |
The Wildlife Society, Animal Behaviour Society |
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Administration |
Accountant costs |
10000.00 |
1250.00 |
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Assistant salary |
24000.00 |
3000.00 |
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Dr. Wiesel salary |
72000.00 |
9000.00 |
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