INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1381, 2, '2010-04-23 12:18:36', '2010-04-23 17:18:36', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. 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In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1382, 2, '2010-04-23 12:19:36', '2010-04-23 17:19:36', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1383, 2, '2010-04-23 12:21:35', '2010-04-23 17:21:35', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1012" title="img_6296a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="img_6296a" width="240" height="160" /> to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. 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They believe that the key to successful wildlife<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1329 alignright" title="lewa_20100208_0052_students" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0052_students-150x150.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0052_students" width="150" height="150" /> conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through their community development programs. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1384, 2, '2010-04-23 12:21:50', '2010-04-23 17:21:50', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 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It is also home to roughly 15% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.</p>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1117" title="img_5948a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_5948a" width="227" height="150" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1178 alignnone" title="img_4405a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="img_4405a" width="241" height="151" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1118 alignnone" title="img_6361a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_6361a" width="227" height="150" />\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Community Development Programs</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad-based community development programs. They believe that the key to successful wildlife<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1329 alignright" title="lewa_20100208_0052_students" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0052_students-150x150.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0052_students" width="150" height="150" /> conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through their community development programs. They operate three health clinics, support numerous schools, assist with neighboring community conservation schemes, help to develop sustainable water projects, adult literacy programs, and a women\'s micro-credit program to name a few.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1331 alignleft" title="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" width="300" height="214" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1333 alignnone" title="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" width="300" height="214" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">For more information on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and its programs please visit their <a href="http://www.lewa.org">website</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '991-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 12:21:50', '2010-04-23 17:21:50', '', 991, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/991-revision-88/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1385, 2, '2010-04-23 16:05:14', '2010-04-23 21:05:14', '<h4>Mission Statement</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Action for Cheetahs in Kenya logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="Action for Cheetahs in Kenya logo" width="190" height="197" /> The mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\r\n<div class="clear"></div> \r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Goals</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5595-300x200.jpg" alt="Cheetah" width="160" />\r\n<ul>\r\n<li> 1.To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas. This includes: The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs; and Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific trans-located animals.</li>\r\n<li> 2.To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of cheetah health and genetics. This includes: Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.); and Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.).</li>\r\n<li> 3.To establish and link with community development projects for sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem. This includes: Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\r\n<li> 4.To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.</li>\r\n<li> 5.To establish partnerships with other conservation and education initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit of the cheetah.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>History</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah in wild" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3761-300x200.jpg" alt="img_3761" width="180" /> Action for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of <em>Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL). The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Programs</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="dip workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip workshop" width="180" /> While essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010) of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for the future of the region. Two area chiefs also attended the workshop.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="cheetah collar" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/cheetah_collar-275x300.jpg" alt="cheetah collar" width="180" /> While 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current management of the dips is sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.\r\n\r\nACK also actively works at understanding how cheetahs share the land with humans in developed areas. To that end they have collared cheetahs to study their movement patterns. The collar sends the cheetah\'s location to ACK regularly via SMS messaging.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on Action for Cheetahs in Kenya and its programs please visit their website at <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack', '', '', '2013-11-25 23:18:45', '2013-11-26 04:18:45', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/?page_id=1385', 3, 'page', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3433, 1, '2013-10-24 12:50:20', '2013-10-24 17:50:20', '<h4>Mission Statement</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Action for Cheetahs in Kenya logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="Action for Cheetahs in Kenya logo" width="190" height="197" /> The mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\r\n<div class="clear"></div> \r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Goals</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5595-300x200.jpg" alt="Cheetah" width="160" />\r\n<ul>\r\n<li> 1.To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas. This includes: The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs; and Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific trans-located animals.</li>\r\n<li> 2.To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of cheetah health and genetics. This includes: Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.); and Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.).</li>\r\n<li> 3.To establish and link with community development projects for sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem. This includes: Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\r\n<li> 4.To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.</li>\r\n<li> 5.To establish partnerships with other conservation and education initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit of the cheetah.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>History</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah in wild" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3761-300x200.jpg" alt="img_3761" width="180" /> Action for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of <em>Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL). The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<h4>Programs</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="dip workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip workshop" width="180" /> While essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010) of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for the future of the region. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3432, 1, '2013-10-24 12:44:36', '2013-10-24 17:44:36', '<h4>Mission Statement</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Action for Cheetahs in Kenya logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="Action for Cheetahs in Kenya logo" width="190" height="197" /> The mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\r\n<div class="clear"></div> \r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Goals</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5595-300x200.jpg" alt="Cheetah" width="160" />\r\n<ul>\r\n<li> 1.To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas. This includes: The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs; and Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific trans-located animals.</li>\r\n<li> 2.To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of cheetah health and genetics. This includes: Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.); and Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.).</li>\r\n<li> 3.To establish and link with community development projects for sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem. This includes: Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\r\n<li> 4.To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.</li>\r\n<li> 5.To establish partnerships with other conservation and education initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit of the cheetah.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>History</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah in wild" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3761-300x200.jpg" alt="img_3761" width="180" /> Action for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of <em>Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL). The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1387, 2, '2010-04-23 13:04:31', '2010-04-23 18:04:31', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\n\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\n\nThe mission of Action For Cheetahs in Kenya is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\n\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</li>\n	<li>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To develop protocols and research programmes for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</li>\n	<li>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, faecal collections, etc.)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.</li>\n	<li>To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.</li>\n</ol>', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:04:31', '2010-04-23 18:04:31', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1388, 2, '2010-04-23 13:15:56', '2010-04-23 18:15:56', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\n\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\n\nThe mission of Action For Cheetahs in Kenya is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\n\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</li>\n	<li>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To develop protocols and research programmes for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</li>\n	<li>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, faecal collections, etc.)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.</li>\n	<li>To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.</li>\n</ol>\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\n\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008 CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:15:56', '2010-04-23 18:15:56', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1389, 2, '2010-04-23 13:18:56', '2010-04-23 18:18:56', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\n\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\n\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\n\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</li>\n	<li>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</li>\n	<li>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, faecal collections, etc.)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n	<li>To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.</li>\n	<li>To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.</li>\n</ol>\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\n\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008 CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:18:56', '2010-04-23 18:18:56', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1390, 2, '2010-04-23 13:21:58', '2010-04-23 18:21:58', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\r\n\r\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</li>\r\n	<li>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n2.     To develop protocols and research programmes for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</li>\r\n	<li>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, faecal collections, etc.)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\r\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programmes for the benefit  of the cheetah.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008 CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:21:58', '2010-04-23 18:21:58', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1392, 2, '2010-04-23 13:34:37', '2010-04-23 18:34:37', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\n\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\n\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\n\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\n\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</li>\n	<li>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</li>\n</ul>\n2.     To develop protocols and research programmes for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</li>\n	<li>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, faecal collections, etc.)</li>\n</ul>\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\n</ul>\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programmes for the benefit  of the cheetah.\n\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\n\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008 CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\n\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\n\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.\n\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. Also two area chiefs attended the workshop.\n\nWhile 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current managment of the dips is  sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to  make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah  conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms  of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:34:37', '2010-04-23 18:34:37', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1393, 2, '2010-04-23 13:36:37', '2010-04-23 18:36:37', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\n\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\n\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\n\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\n\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</li>\n	<li>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</li>\n</ul>\n2.     To develop protocols and research programmes for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</li>\n	<li>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, faecal collections, etc.)</li>\n</ul>\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</li>\n</ul>\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programmes for the benefit  of the cheetah.\n\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\n\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008 CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\n\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\n\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\n\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. Two area chiefs also attended the workshop.\n\nWhile 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current managment of the dips is  sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to  make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah  conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms  of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:36:37', '2010-04-23 18:36:37', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1394, 2, '2010-04-23 13:38:17', '2010-04-23 18:38:17', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\r\n\r\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n2.     To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.)</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\r\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008 CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1396, 2, '2010-04-23 13:38:47', '2010-04-23 18:38:47', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\r\n\r\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n2.     To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.)</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\r\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. Two area chiefs also attended the workshop.\r\n\r\nWhile 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current managment of the dips is  sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to  make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah  conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms  of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:38:47', '2010-04-23 18:38:47', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1398, 2, '2010-04-23 13:48:14', '2010-04-23 18:48:14', '', 'img_3761', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'img_3761', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:48:14', '2010-04-23 18:48:14', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/wp-content/uploads/img_3761.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1399, 2, '2010-04-23 13:40:52', '2010-04-23 18:40:52', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\n\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\n\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1395" title="img_5595" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5595-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5595" width="300" height="200" />\n\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\n\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>\n<ul>\n	<li><em>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</em></li>\n	<li><em>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n2.     To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>\n<ul>\n	<li><em>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</em></li>\n	<li><em>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.)</em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\nThis includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>\n<ul>\n	<li><em>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.\n\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\n\nAction for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\n\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\n\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\n\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. Two area chiefs also attended the workshop.\n\nWhile 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current managment of the dips is  sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to  make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah  conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms  of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:40:52', '2010-04-23 18:40:52', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1401, 2, '2010-04-23 13:48:49', '2010-04-23 18:48:49', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1395" title="img_5595" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5595-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5595" width="300" height="200" />\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\r\n\r\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n2.     To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.)</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\r\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1398" title="img_3761" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3761-300x200.jpg" alt="img_3761" width="300" height="200" />Action for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. Two area chiefs also attended the workshop.\r\n\r\nWhile 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current managment of the dips is  sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to  make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah  conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms  of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:48:49', '2010-04-23 18:48:49', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1402, 2, '2010-04-23 13:54:26', '2010-04-23 18:54:26', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1395" title="img_5595" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5595-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5595" width="300" height="200" />\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\r\n\r\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n2.     To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.)</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\r\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1398" title="img_3761" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3761-300x200.jpg" alt="img_3761" width="300" height="200" />Action for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. Two area chiefs also attended the workshop.\r\n\r\nWhile 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current managment of the dips is  sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to  make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah  conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms  of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">ACK also actively works at understanding how cheetahs share the land with humans in developed areas. To that end they have collared cheetahs to study their movement patterns. The collar sends the cheetah\'s location to ACK regularly via SMS messaging.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">For more information on Action for Cheetahs in Kenya and its programs please visit their <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">website</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1400 alignright" title="cheetah_collar" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/cheetah_collar-275x300.jpg" alt="cheetah_collar" width="275" height="300" /></p>', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:54:26', '2010-04-23 18:54:26', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1424, 2, '2010-04-23 12:17:48', '2010-04-23 17:17:48', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1343 aligncenter" title="irflogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogo.jpg" alt="irflogo" width="200" height="65" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of International Rhino Foundation</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a> is dedicated to the survival of the  world’s rhino species through conservation and research.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>IRF in Indonesia</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Bowling for Rhinos helps support the work of the IRF in Indonesia in three primary areas. Those are Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks in Sumatra. BFR monies help support on the ground rhino conservation by providing funds for anti-poaching units as well equipment for censusing of rhino populations such as trap cameras.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Ujung Kulon National Park</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Ujung Kulon National Park is situated on the western edge of the island of Java, Indonesia. <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1350" title="ujungmap" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/ujungmap.jpg" alt="ujungmap" width="332" height="272" /> It is home to one of the rarest and most endangered rhinos on the planet, the Javan rhino. It is estimated that only 40-60 of these rhinos remain in two distinct populations. The larger population is found in Ujung Kulon and a smaller non-viable population of only 3-5 individuals is found in the Cat Loc region of the Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n\r\nIRF works with its partners to protect the Javan rhino in two ways. They wish to grow the population as well as protect the animals from poaching. <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1353" title="javanrhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/javanrhino-300x199.jpg" alt="javanrhino" width="300" height="199" />This is done through the Rhino Protection and Monitoring Units (RPMUs). There are 3 RPMUs that operate within the national park. In addition to actively working to prevent poaching of the rhinos and other wildlife they are also on the lookout for any other illegal activities and work closely with proper government authorities on this. They are also busy collecting a variety of information on the rhinos such as footprints, wallows, feces, browsing areas, direct sightings, and other information which is then input into a database. They also work closely with local communities to collect information about illegal activities, including poaching, and also work to educate and build awareness of the importance of conserving Javan rhinos.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park</strong></em>\r\n\r\nBukit Barisan Selatan National Park is located in southwestern Sumatra and is the third largest protected area in Sumatra. It is home to the Sumatran rhino. <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1366" title="bukitmap2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bukitmap2-247x300.jpg" alt="bukitmap2" width="247" height="300" />The Sumatran rhinos share this area with Sumatran tigers and the Sumatran elephant. The Sumatran rhinos are considered the most endangered of all rhino species with their numbers in the mid-200\'s. Even though their numbers are greater than the Javan rhinos they are considered more endangered as there are significant poaching and encroachment pressures on their populations, moreso than on the Javan rhinos. Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park has the second largest population of this endangered rhino with an estimated 60-85 rhinos found here. Sumatran rhinos are found only on the island of Sumatra with a remnant population on Borneo. IRF and its partners help fund and operate 8 rhino/tiger protection units (RPUs/TPUs) whose main function is to prevent poaching. As with the RPMUs that operate in Ujung Kulon the RPUs/TPUs work closely with local governments to curtail illegal activities and also collect data on the Sumatran rhinos. They also work with local communities to establish relationships to gather information on suspected poachers and others who engage in illegal wildlife activities and education and build awareness as to why conserving Sumatran rhinos is important.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1371" title="dsc01375" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dsc01375-300x225.jpg" alt="dsc01375" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Way Kambas National Park</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWay Kambas National Park is located in southern Sumatra. Before becoming a reserve in 1972 it was extensively logged and now has little primary forest left. Sumatran tigers and elephants are also found here. IRF helps to fund and operate 5 Rhino Protection Units(RPUs) in Way Kambas. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1404, 2, '2010-04-23 16:03:19', '2010-04-23 21:03:19', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event.\r\n\r\nAll Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) documents and images are the intellectual property of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and may only be used by an AAZK Chapter or Event holder with the expressed intent or purpose in the creation of promotional materials directly associated with a BFR Event.  For more information contact <a href="http://Ed.Hansen@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">Ed.Hansen@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Marketing</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">NEW! 2014 Jack Hanna Promotional Video New!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FX6r19Ylog&amp;feature=player_profilepage">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FX6r19Ylog&amp;feature=player_profilepage</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://youtu.be/PeEETlgT2xI">BFR Promotional Video</a> (YouTube)\r\n\r\nChapter Event Media Release template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/chapter_media_release.doc">Word format</a>)\r\n\r\nFlyer template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/flyer_template.ppt">Powerpoint format</a>)\r\n\r\nBLAST template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blast.ppt">Powerpoint format</a>)\r\n\r\n<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Event Planning</span>\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1406, 2, '2010-04-23 15:21:53', '2010-04-23 20:21:53', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\n\n<em><strong>Event Planning\n</strong></em>\n\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nReceipt forms (pdf format)\n\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (Word format)  (pdf format)\n\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (Word format)  (pdf format)\n\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (Word format)   (pdf format)\n\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (Word format)  (pdf format)\n\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\n\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\n\nBFR logo  (jpg)   (gif)\n\nAAZK logo  (jpg)  (gif)\n\nBFR cartoon (jpg)\n\nBlue Rhino logo  (jpg)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:21:53', '2010-04-23 20:21:53', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1414, 2, '2010-04-23 15:44:45', '2010-04-23 20:44:45', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.doc">Word format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\nAAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\nBFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\nBlue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:44:45', '2010-04-23 20:44:45', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1415, 2, '2010-04-23 15:47:26', '2010-04-23 20:47:26', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.doc">Word format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:47:26', '2010-04-23 20:47:26', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1416, 2, '2010-04-23 15:47:56', '2010-04-23 20:47:56', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.doc">Word format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:47:56', '2010-04-23 20:47:56', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1417, 2, '2010-04-23 15:48:10', '2010-04-23 20:48:10', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.doc">Word format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:48:10', '2010-04-23 20:48:10', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1418, 2, '2010-04-23 15:55:08', '2010-04-23 20:55:08', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.rtf">rich text format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:55:08', '2010-04-23 20:55:08', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1419, 2, '2010-04-23 15:55:20', '2010-04-23 20:55:20', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.rtf">rich text format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:55:20', '2010-04-23 20:55:20', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1420, 2, '2010-04-23 15:55:27', '2010-04-23 20:55:27', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.rtf">rich text format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:55:27', '2010-04-23 20:55:27', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1421, 2, '2010-04-23 15:58:53', '2010-04-23 20:58:53', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.rtf">rich text format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 15:58:53', '2010-04-23 20:58:53', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1422, 2, '2010-04-23 16:01:27', '2010-04-23 21:01:27', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.rtf">rich text format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:01:27', '2010-04-23 21:01:27', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1423, 2, '2010-04-23 16:02:56', '2010-04-23 21:02:56', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event. If there are things you would like to see added to the page please let us know.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Event Planning\r\n</strong></em>\r\n\r\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nSponsor form  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_sheet.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.rtf">rich text format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\r\n\r\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:02:56', '2010-04-23 21:02:56', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2386, 2, '2014-05-20 12:55:13', '2014-05-20 17:55:13', 'This page will give you some resources for  holding a Bowling for Rhinos event.\n\nAll Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) documents and images are the intellectual property of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and may only be used by an AAZK Chapter or Event holder with the expressed intent or purpose in the creation of promotional materials directly associated with a BFR Event.  For more information contact <a href="http://Ed.Hansen@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">Ed.Hansen@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\n\n<em><strong>Marketing</strong></em>\n\n<strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">NEW! 2014 Jack Hanna Promotional Video New!</span></strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FX6r19Ylog&amp;feature=player_profilepage">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FX6r19Ylog&amp;feature=player_profilepage</a>\n\n<a href="http://youtu.be/PeEETlgT2xI">BFR Promotional Video</a> (YouTube)\n\nChapter Event Media Release template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/chapter_media_release.doc">Word format</a>)\n\nFlyer template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/flyer_template.ppt">Powerpoint format</a>)\n\nBLAST template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blast.ppt">Powerpoint format</a>)\n\n<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Event Planning</span>\n\nHow to hold a BFR Event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.doc">Word format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/holding_an_event.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nDetroit AAZK Chapter\'s presentation on holding an event. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_detroit.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nFinancial form (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/financial_form.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nSponsor form <a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/BFRN_2014_SponsorSheet.doc">BFRN_2014_SponsorSheet</a> (word) <a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/BFRN_2014_SponsorSheet.pdf">BFRN_2014_SponsorSheet</a> (\n\nReceipt forms (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_receipts.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nSponsor Letter Mail template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_letter_mail.doc">Word format</a>)\n\nSponsor Letter Hand Delivered template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sponsor_letter_hand.doc">Word format</a>)\n\nThank You Letter template  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/thank_you_letter.doc">Word format</a>)\n\n<em><strong>Examples</strong></em>\n\nPersonal letter asking for sponsorship sample. (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_letter.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nPersonal thank you letter for sponsorship sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/personal_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nPrize donation request letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.rtf">rich text format</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/prize_donation_request.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\nPrize donation thank you letter sample.  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.rtf">rich text format</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/donation_thanks.pdf">pdf format</a>)\n\n<em><strong>Artwork</strong></em>\n\nAll artwork will open in another window. Once it opens you can right click on it to save it.\n\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1408 alignnone" title="bfr_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo" width="54" height="54" /> BFR logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)   (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo.gif">gif</a>)\n\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1409 alignnone" title="aazk_logo_color" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color-248x300.gif" alt="aazk_logo_color" width="62" height="76" /> AAZK logo color  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.jpg">jpg</a>)  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_color.gif">gif</a>)\n\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1411" title="aazk_logo_bw" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw-256x300.jpg" alt="aazk_logo_bw" width="92" height="108" />AAZK logo black and white  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk_logo_bw.jpg">jpg</a>)\n\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1412" title="bfr_cartoon" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon-242x300.jpg" alt="bfr_cartoon" width="87" height="108" />BFR cartoon (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_cartoon.jpg">jpg</a>)\n\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1413" title="blue_rhino_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo-300x127.jpg" alt="blue_rhino_logo" width="144" height="61" />Blue Rhino logo  (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue_rhino_logo.jpg">jpg</a>)\n\n<a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Bowling_for_Rhinos_2013_BW.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5885" src="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Bowling_for_Rhinos_2013_BW-300x156.jpg" alt="Bowling_for_Rhinos_2013_BW" width="300" height="156" /></a>\n\n5-Rhino Conservation Design-BW (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/BFR-Color-5-Rhino.png">jpg</a>)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Bowling_for_Rhinos_2013_color.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5887" src="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Bowling_for_Rhinos_2013_color-300x155.jpg" alt="Copy of Bowling_for_Rhinos_2013_color" width="300" height="155" /></a>\n\n5-Rhino Conservation Design - Color (<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Bowling_for_Rhinos_2013_color-300x155.jpg">jpg</a>)', 'Bowling for Rhinos Resources', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1404-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-05-20 12:55:13', '2014-05-20 17:55:13', '', 1404, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1404-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1425, 2, '2010-04-22 14:08:47', '2010-04-22 19:08:47', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="lewa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa.gif" alt="lewa" width="85" height="85" /> <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-revision-7', '', '', '2010-04-22 14:08:47', '2010-04-22 19:08:47', '', 885, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/885-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1426, 2, '2010-04-23 13:56:15', '2010-04-23 18:56:15', '<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386" title="acklogo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogo.jpg" alt="acklogo" width="190" height="197" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Mission Statement of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</strong></em>\r\n\r\nThe mission of <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action For Cheetahs in Kenya</a> is to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research,  awareness and community participation in Kenya. ACK works closely with  local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and  programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for  the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1395" title="img_5595" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5595-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5595" width="300" height="200" />\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Goals</em></strong>\r\n\r\n1.     To evaluate cheetah habitats, and to assess human interactions and  tolerance in areas that support cheetah populations on ranchlands and  wildlife dispersal areas.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>The study of demographics through tracking resident cheetahs</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Long term monitoring of selected cheetah populations and specific  trans-located animals.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n2.     To develop protocols and research programs for the evaluation of  cheetah health and genetics.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Opportunistic sampling (necropsy, orphans, etc.)</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Formally planned sampling (collaring target cheetahs, specific  biomedical collections, fecal collections, etc.)</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n3.     To establish and link with community development projects for  sustainable land and wildlife practices in order to promote tolerance of  the cheetah as part of a balanced ecosystem.\r\nThis includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Snare removals, tree planting, bee keeping, livestock management,  etc.</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n4.     To support the development of student initiatives in the research of  human/wildlife ecology in regions where cheetah populations are  sustainable.\r\n5.     To establish partnerships with other conservation and education  initiatives to further develop projects and programs for the benefit  of the cheetah.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>History</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1398" title="img_3761" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3761-300x200.jpg" alt="img_3761" width="300" height="200" />Action for Cheetahs in Kenya is a relatively new not-for-profit entity. It was originally known as the Cheetah Conservation Fund-Kenya and was supported in part by CCF. As the economy took a downturn in 2008, CCF decided that it needed to cut back on its international programs in order to continue to concentrate on its core program in Namibia. Funding was discontinued in to CCF-Kenya in January of 2009 although ACK remains affiliated with CCF as colleagues and advisors in saving Kenya\'s cheetahs. Action for Cheetahs in Kenya operates as a partner under the new non-profit organization of<em> Carnivores, Livelihoods, and Landscapes</em> (CaLL).  The purpose of CaLL is to link carnivore conservation efforts in Kenya.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Programs</strong></em>\r\n\r\nWhile essentially still in its infancy, ACK is actively continuing the programs it started when associated with CCF. These include cheetah collaring, research and monitoring, as well as community outreach and education. Some of the projects include workshops on livestock dipping for improved husbandry. This project just recently concluded and ACK conducted a series of training workshops to train the managers on the  functions and maintenance of the dips, basic book keeping, project  planning and stock taking. The final workshop (8-9 March 2010)  of the project presented the management with the positive direction  they have come in running a sustainable business as dip managers. They were  also told the improvements they need to make in order to remain  sustainable.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1391" title="dip_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/dip_workshop-300x225.jpg" alt="dip_workshop" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\nEach dip sent three representatives to the workshop. Presentations  were given by the District Veterinary Officer, the Livestock Extension  Officer, Ultravetis representatives, and Kenya Wildlife Service. Cosmas  Wambua and Lumumba Mutiso from ACK presented information on farm management for  the future of the region. Two area chiefs also attended the workshop.\r\n\r\nWhile 85% of the people interviewed at the dips in the months of  August - December 2009 felt that the current managment of the dips is  sustainable, they also felt that the managment had more improvements to  make. 98% of the interviewed people stated that the impact of cheetah  conservation in the area had a positive effect on the community in terms  of the sustainability and in the awareness about the environment.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">ACK also actively works at understanding how cheetahs share the land with humans in developed areas. To that end they have collared cheetahs to study their movement patterns. The collar sends the cheetah\'s location to ACK regularly via SMS messaging.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">For more information on Action for Cheetahs in Kenya and its programs please visit their <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">website</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1400 alignright" title="cheetah_collar" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/cheetah_collar-275x300.jpg" alt="cheetah_collar" width="275" height="300" /></p>', 'Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1385-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 13:56:15', '2010-04-23 18:56:15', '', 1385, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1385-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1427, 2, '2010-04-23 09:15:14', '2010-04-23 14:15:14', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1243 alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1316" title="bluerhinologo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bluerhinologo-300x127.jpg" alt="bluerhinologo" width="180" height="76" />corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:15:14', '2010-04-23 14:15:14', '', 1269, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1269-revision-30/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1429, 2, '2010-04-23 12:23:05', '2010-04-23 17:23:05', '<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-995" title="img_3060" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3060-1024x479.jpg" alt="img_3060" width="759" height="230" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1012" title="img_6296a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="img_6296a" width="240" height="160" /> to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 15% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.</p>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1117" title="img_5948a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_5948a" width="227" height="150" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1178 alignnone" title="img_4405a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="img_4405a" width="241" height="151" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1118 alignnone" title="img_6361a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_6361a" width="227" height="150" />\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Community Development Programs</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad-based community development programs. They believe that the key to successful wildlife<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1329 alignright" title="lewa_20100208_0052_students" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0052_students-150x150.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0052_students" width="150" height="150" /> conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through their community development programs. They operate three health clinics, support numerous schools, assist with neighboring community conservation schemes, help to develop sustainable water projects, adult literacy programs, and a women\'s micro-credit program to name a few.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1331 alignleft" title="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" width="300" height="214" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1333 alignnone" title="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" width="300" height="214" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">For more information on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and its programs please visit their <a href="http://www.lewa.org">website</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '991-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 12:23:05', '2010-04-23 17:23:05', '', 991, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/991-revision-89/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1430, 2, '2010-04-23 16:06:53', '2010-04-23 21:06:53', '<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1428" title="lewa-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa-logo-300x300.gif" alt="lewa-logo" width="300" height="300" />\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1012" title="img_6296a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="img_6296a" width="240" height="160" /> to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 15% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.</p>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1117" title="img_5948a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_5948a" width="227" height="150" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1178 alignnone" title="img_4405a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="img_4405a" width="241" height="151" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1118 alignnone" title="img_6361a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_6361a" width="227" height="150" />\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Community Development Programs</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad-based community development programs. They believe that the key to successful wildlife<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1329 alignright" title="lewa_20100208_0052_students" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0052_students-150x150.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0052_students" width="150" height="150" /> conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through their community development programs. They operate three health clinics, support numerous schools, assist with neighboring community conservation schemes, help to develop sustainable water projects, adult literacy programs, and a women\'s micro-credit program to name a few.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1331 alignleft" title="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" width="300" height="214" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1333 alignnone" title="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" width="300" height="214" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">For more information on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and its programs please visit their <a href="http://www.lewa.org">website</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '991-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:06:53', '2010-04-23 21:06:53', '', 991, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/991-revision-90/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1431, 2, '2010-04-23 09:13:40', '2010-04-23 14:13:40', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>. In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the International Rhino Foundation.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\nBowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year! Together AAZK can do it. We have and we will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<a href="/about/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-safaris/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris</a>', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 09:13:40', '2010-04-23 14:13:40', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-20/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1434, 2, '2010-04-23 16:29:36', '2010-04-23 21:29:36', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="lewa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa.gif" alt="lewa" width="85" height="85" /> <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-revision-9', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:29:36', '2010-04-23 21:29:36', '', 885, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/885-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1435, 2, '2011-01-13 14:36:37', '2011-01-13 19:36:37', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1461" title="lewaroundblack_withwebsite-2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewaroundblack_withwebsite-2-300x295.jpg" alt="lewaroundblack_withwebsite-2" width="180" height="177" /><a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1832 alignleft" title="nrt-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nrt-logo.jpg" alt="nrt-logo" width="135" height="170" />\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.nrt-kenya.org">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.nrt-kenya.org">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.nrt-kenya.org">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.nrt-kenya.org">Northern Rangelands Trust</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-autosave', '', '', '2011-01-13 14:36:37', '2011-01-13 19:36:37', '', 885, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/885-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1819, 2, '2010-12-03 10:20:15', '2010-12-03 15:20:15', '<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h2><strong>Total Funds Raised to Date: <span style="color: #ff0000;">$3,714,983</span></strong></h2>\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Links</span>\r\n\r\nIf your chapter would like to check your totals you can do so here: <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites">http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-12-03 10:20:15', '2010-12-03 15:20:15', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-29/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1436, 2, '2010-04-23 16:26:19', '2010-04-23 21:26:19', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa we support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia AAZK supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the International Rhino Foundation.\r\n\r\nAAZK also supports Action for Cheetahs in Kenya. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:26:19', '2010-04-23 21:26:19', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-21/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1437, 2, '2010-04-23 16:38:20', '2010-04-23 21:38:20', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.', 'Bowling for Rhinos', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:38:20', '2010-04-23 21:38:20', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-22/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1732, 2, '2010-07-05 19:31:08', '2010-07-06 00:31:08', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h2><strong>Total Funds Raised to Date: <span style="color: #ff0000;">$3,475,313</span></strong></h2>\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.', 'Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-07-05 19:31:08', '2010-07-06 00:31:08', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-26/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1438, 2, '2010-04-23 16:38:40', '2010-04-23 21:38:40', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.', 'Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:38:40', '2010-04-23 21:38:40', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-23/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1442, 2, '2014-07-28 14:49:55', '2014-07-28 19:49:55', '<h4>Member Resources</h4>\nResources for AAZK Members and Chapters are located in the <strong>Member Only</strong> section of the website. Please login using your Username and Password to find additional member information and helpful Event resources under the Committee and Programs Tab.\n<h4>What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</h4>\n<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK) sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR). Over 60 AAZK chapters participate throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in Sumatra. These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire ecosystems!\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Why save Rhinos?</h4>\n<img class="alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="150" /> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species. All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered. Only the white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from extinction. In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only 2,500 remain in isolated populations. On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\n\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children? The rhino is a large, flagship species. By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat. By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered species, not just the rhino.\n\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50 million years but it can not survive guns and man. The rhino is killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles. So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks. "BFR" money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\n\n<img class="alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction. Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</h4>\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1443 alignleft" title="img_5337" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5337-300x200.jpg" alt="img_5337" width="150" /> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats, and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve the black and white rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran rhino in Indonesia.\n\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon. This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth! Ujung Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds, many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile, amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of the globes land surface!\n\n<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1445" title="sumatranrhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino-300x199.jpg" alt="sumatranrhino" width="150" /> In 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within this park. $25,000/ year is needed at BBSNP to provide additional patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti- poaching skills.\n\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching teams in Way Kambas.\n\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy(LWC). 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant</a> administered by the AAZK.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax deductible?</h4>\nYes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501 (c)(3) organization. Also, remember to check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your donation.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>How can I help?</h4>\nYou can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="../../find-chapters/">Click here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</h4>\n<strong>No.</strong> Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>How many chapters participate?</h4>\nApproximately 60 chapters participate each year with about 55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Why not bowl for a different animal each year?</h4>\nIt takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah, Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan gibbons and the coral reefs, just to name a few.\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Want to Host a Bowling for Rhinos Event in Your Community?</h4>\nContact Patty Pearthree at ppear3atgmail.com\n\nor:\n\nPatty Pearthree\n318 Montibello Drive\nCary, NC 27513\n(919) 678-0449\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Where can I get more information?</h4>\nHopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/contact/">let us know</a>. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org" target="_blank">www.lewa.org</a>, <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-07-28 14:49:55', '2014-07-28 19:49:55', '', 1269, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1269-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (5149, 2, '2014-01-08 16:59:07', '2014-01-08 21:59:07', '<h4>What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" alt="" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" width="90" height="90" /> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK) sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR). Over 60 AAZK chapters participate throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in Sumatra. These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire ecosystems!\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why save Rhinos?</h4>\r\n<img class="alignright" title="extinct_rhino" alt="extinct_rhino" src="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" width="150" /> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species. All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered. Only the white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from extinction. In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only 2,500 remain in isolated populations. On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children? The rhino is a large, flagship species. By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat. By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50 million years but it can not survive guns and man. The rhino is killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles. So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks. "BFR" money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction. Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</h4>\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1443 alignleft" title="img_5337" alt="img_5337" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5337-300x200.jpg" width="150" /> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats, and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve the black and white rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran rhino in Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon. This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth! Ujung Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds, many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile, amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of the globes land surface!\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1445" title="sumatranrhino" alt="sumatranrhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sumatranrhino-300x199.jpg" width="150" /> In 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within this park. $25,000/ year is needed at BBSNP to provide additional patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti- poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy(LWC). 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant</a> administered by the AAZK.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax deductible?</h4>\r\nYes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501 (c)(3) organization. Also, remember to check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your donation.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How can I help?</h4>\r\nYou can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="../../find-chapters/">Click here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</h4>\r\n<strong>No.</strong> Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>How many chapters participate?</h4>\r\nApproximately 60 chapters participate each year with about 55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Why not bowl for a different animal each year?</h4>\r\nIt takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah, Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan gibbons and the coral reefs, just to name a few.\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Want to Host a Bowling for Rhinos Event in Your Community?</h4>\r\nContact Patty Pearthree at ppear3atgmail.com\r\n\r\nor:\r\n\r\nPatty Pearthree\r\n318 Montibello Drive\r\nCary, NC 27513\r\n(919) 678-0449\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where can I get more information?</h4>\r\nHopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please <a href="http://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/contact/">let us know</a>. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org" target="_blank">www.lewa.org</a>, <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/" target="_blank">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-01-08 16:59:07', '2014-01-08 21:59:07', '', 1269, 'https://www.aazk.org/1269-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1441, 2, '2010-04-23 16:46:03', '2010-04-23 21:46:03', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h3>Sponsored by</h3>\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a>\r\n<h2><strong>Total Funds Raised to Date: <span style="color: #ff0000;">$3,466,911</span></strong></h2>\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos-Sponsored by Blue Rhino®" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.', 'Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:46:03', '2010-04-23 21:46:03', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-24/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1447, 2, '2010-04-29 08:44:51', '2010-04-29 13:44:51', '<strong>Avian Husbandry</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1448" title="akf-cover-apr_may" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/akf-cover-apr_may-200x300.jpg" alt="akf-cover-apr_may" width="200" height="300" />\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/shop/publications/special-issue-of-the-animal-keepers-forum-dedicated-to-avian-husbandry/">Order your copy of this special issue on avian husbandry</a>\r\n\r\n2010 AAZK Conference Notice/Information for Contributors\r\nAbout the Cover\r\nFrom the President/From the AKF Editor\r\nLearning to Walk Again: Paralysis in an African Penguin\r\nDevelopment of an Aviary Training Program: Enhancing the Daily  Management of Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Collection\r\nHand-Rearing Caribbean &amp; Chilean Flamingo Chicks at the Birmingham  Zoo\r\nBreeding Cinereous Vultures at the Milwaukee County Zoo\r\nThe Use of Vocal Playback as a Tool for Breeding in Captive Birds -  Collaborators Sought\r\nAvian Rearing Resource Website\r\nDesigning a Keeper and Bird-Friendly Enrichment Program\r\nSuccessfully Raising Parent-reared Chicks from Elegant-crested Tinamou\r\nRatite Behavioral Husbandry at the Philadelphia Zoo\r\nFrogmouth Management at Sea World Orlando and Discovery Cove\r\nIncubation and Hand-rearing of a Greater Rhea at the Great Plains Zoo\r\nFirst Time Breeding of Captive Sulawesi Knobbed Hornbills at St.  Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park\r\nArtificially Inseminating White-naped Cranes\r\nEnrichment and Training...It’s For the Birds\r\nJess Free\r\nGreater Flamingo with Capture Myopathy: Specialized Care and Husbandry\r\nSuccessful Rearing of an African Sacred Ibis Chick at the Toronto Zoo\r\nFeather Facts\r\nSemen Collection on Rockhopper and Gentoo Penguins at the Indianapolis  Zoo\r\nSetting Up a Picture Perfect Success\r\nSupplemental Feedings to Aid a Parent-reared African Pygmy Falcon Chick\r\nBreeding White-crested Laughing Thrush at the Birmingham Zoo\r\nTypes of Feathers\r\nThe Management and Breeding Program for Roseate Spoonbills at\r\nthe Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park\r\nFeather Types - Did You Know?\r\nPuppets: Construction and Use for the Hand-rearing of Birds\r\nRaising Red-Vented Bulbuls in Tropic World Asia Bird Holding\r\nSessions for All Seasons: Lappet-faced Vulture Training\r\nAvian Trivia\r\nSuccessfully Managing a Mixed-Species Free-Flight Aviary\r\nBook Review (On the Wings of Cranes)\r\nAvian Websites to Check Out\r\nAfrican Penguin (Photo)', 'AKF Special Issue Table of Contents - April/May 2010', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'special-avian-issue', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:22', '2013-10-15 22:49:22', '', 0, 'http://aazk.org/?p=1447', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1446, 2, '2010-04-23 16:05:55', '2010-04-23 21:05:55', '<a href="#q1">What is "Bowling For  Rhinos"?</a>\r\n<a href="#q2">Why save Rhinos?</a>\r\n<a href="#q3">Where do Bowling For Rhinos  Funds go?</a>\r\n<a href="#q4">Are donations to Bowling  For Rhinos tax deductible?</a>\r\n<a href="#q5">How can I help?</a>\r\n<a href="#q6">Do you need to be an AAZK  member to bowl?</a>\r\n<a href="#q7">How many chapters  participate?</a>\r\n<a href="#q10">Why not bowl for a  different animal each year?</a>\r\n<a href="#q11">We noticed the name of the  event was changed, why is that?</a>\r\n<a href="#q12">Where can I get more  information?</a>\r\n\r\n<hr /><strong><a name="q1"><big>Q: What is "Bowling For Rhinos"?</big></a></strong>\r\n<strong><big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1308" title="bfr_logo_497x497" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bfr_logo_497x497-150x150.jpg" alt="bfr_logo_497x497" width="90" height="90" />A:</big></strong> Each year the American Association of Zoo keepers (AAZK)  sponsors a fund raising bowl-a-thon called "Bowling For Rhinos" (BFR).  Over 60 AAZK chapters participate  throughout the US and Canada raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. But our goal is raise $500,000 annually. BFR funds support LWC- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (formerly called Ngare Sergoi  rhino sanctuary) in Kenya, Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia  and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP)and Way Kambas in  Sumatra.  These sanctuaries not only save rhinos but also these entire  ecosystems!\r\n\r\n<a name="q2"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q2"><big>Q: Why save Rhinos?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Rhinos have lived on earth for over 50 million years but whether they  survive even 50 more years is open to speculation. Only 5 species of<img class="size-medium wp-image-1312 alignright" title="extinct_rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/extinct_rhino-300x200.jpg" alt="extinct_rhino" width="300" height="200" /> rhino exist today when once there were over 100 species.  All 5 species- the white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan are endangered.  Only the  white rhino with a population of 4,600 seems to be somewhat safe from  extinction.  In 1960, 60,000 black rhinos roamed Africa. Today only  2,500 remain in isolated populations.  On the Asian continent, the greater one-horned population remains at 2,000. The Sumatran species numbers around 200 and the Javan species has fewer than 60 animals.\r\n\r\nThe black rhino is a symbol of conservation in Africa as our bald eagle  is to those of us in the United States. If the black rhino were to go extinct what message would we give our children?  The rhino is a large, flagship species.  By striving to save the rhino, we save large expanses of habitat.  By saving these habitats, we are saving many endangered  species, not just the rhino.\r\n\r\nThe rhino is our link to the dinosaurs as it has lived on earth over 50  million years but it can not survive guns and man.  The rhino is  killed for its horn to be used in oriental medicines and as symbolic dagger handles.  So valuable is the horn to poachers that the rhino can not survive unless it is on protected sanctuaries such as LWC and the Indonesian parks.  "BFR"  money is used to fence in these areas, purchase planes and land rover vehicles to curtail poaching, translocate rhino into the sanctuaries/parks, purchase trip cameras for censusing, and salaries for anti-poaching security guards to name a few.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1243 alignleft" title="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/aazk-color-logo-c2a8.jpg" alt="aazk-color-logo-c2a8" width="56" height="68" />The black rhino is AAZK National\'s symbol and we believe we have an  obligation to save it and the other rhino species from extinction.  Through our efforts, we feel we can save valuable habitats and the animals living in their safe havens for future generations to enjoy.\r\n\r\n<a name="q3"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q3"><big>Q: Where do Bowling For Rhinos Funds go?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> 100% of all funds raised goes directly to in situ  conservation projects, conserving four species of rhino, their habitats,  and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve  the black and white Rhino in Africa and the Javan and Sumatran Rhino in  Indonesia.\r\n\r\nIn 1994, "BFR" expanded their funding efforts to include Ujung Kulon.  This is a 300 square mile National Park on the island of Java  (Indonesia) which is home to some of the rarest animals on earth!  Ujung  Kulon supports the last 47 Javan rhinos in the world (with a few  discovered in Viet Nam), 40 species of mammals, 250 species of birds,  many rare amphibians and reptiles including the green sea turtle. In  fact, Java is home to one eighth of the world\'s mammals, birds, reptile,  amphibian and plant species although it only occupies one percent of  the globes land surface!\r\n\r\nIn 1997, "BFR" again expanded their funding efforts to include Bukit  Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). This is a 3,568 square km  protected area on the southwest side of the island of Sumatra. Asian  elephant, tiger, clouded leopard, Malayan sun bear, Indian wild dog and a  substantial number of the estimated 200 Sumatran rhinos live within  this park. $25,000 / year is needed at BBSNP  to provide additional  patrol stations, patrol equipment and training of park guards in anti-  poaching skills.\r\n\r\nThere is now an Indonesian Rhino Conservation program (IRCP) that  includes all parks with rhino populations. This program will allow  funding to be used on top priority needs in top priority locations to  conserve wildlife. BFR is part of this program. This allows unused  funding in any given year to go through IRCP to be reallocated to these  top priority locations. This allows BFR to expand funding to include  such places as Way Kambas (Eastern Sumatra) that has a large population  of Sumatran rhinos. Way Kambas has the 3rd or 4th largest population of  Sumatran rhinos in the world and is a crucial nucleus for the survival  and recovery of this species. Currently, the best use of and greatest  need for the BFR funds is to be used to establish more anti-poaching  teams in Way Kambas.\r\n\r\nOur first $160,000 raised each year goes to LWC. 50% of the monies raised over that amount are sent to the International Rhino Foundation to help fund their Indonesian programs. 40% of the monies over $160,000 are sent to LWC and 8% is sent to Action for Cheetah in Kenya. The final 2% of monies raised over the $160,000 mark are then set aside for fund the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant/">BFR Conservation Resource Fund Grant </a>administered by the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<a name="q4"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q4"><big>Q: Are donations to Bowling For Rhinos tax  deductible?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, BFR is covered under AAZK\'s tax # 23-7274856 as a 501  (c)(3) organization.  Also, remember to check with your employer to see  if they have a matching gift program as an easy way to double your  donation.\r\n\r\n<a name="q5"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q5"><big>Q: How can I help?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> You can help by participating in your local AAZK Chapter\'s  Bowling For Rhinos fundraiser or by donating to someone who is. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/links/aazk-local-chapters">Click  here</a> to locate a chapter nearest you. You can then contact that chapter to see if they are hosting an event.\r\n\r\n<a name="q6"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q6"><big>Q: Do you need to be an AAZK member to bowl?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> No. Anyone can join the bowl-a-thon and have fun.\r\n\r\n<a name="q7"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q7"><big>Q: How many chapters participate?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Approximately 60 chapters participate each year with about  55 events (some bowl together) in U.S. and Canada.\r\n\r\n<a name="q8"> </a>\r\n\r\n<a name="q10"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q10"><big>Q: Why not bowl for a different animal each  year?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> It takes about 5 years for a fund raiser to take hold  where the public looks forward to it so it is important to keep the name  the same. BFR saves rhino habitat so it saves everything from orchids  to sea turtles to elephants. In fact, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya  has more elephants (300) than rhino (80). BFR also saves cheetah,  Grevy\'s zebra, Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears and tapirs, Javan  gibbons and the coral reefs,  just to name a few.\r\n\r\n<a name="q11"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q11"><big>Q: We noticed the name of the event was  changed, why is that?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Yes, the official name is now "American Association of Zoo  Keepers Bowling For Rhinos, sponsored by Blue Rhino<sup>®</sup>". We now have an  official <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1316" title="bluerhinologo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bluerhinologo-300x127.jpg" alt="bluerhinologo" width="180" height="76" />corporate sponsor, the good people at <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/">Blue Rhino®</a>. Blue Rhino<sup>® </sup> had been  looking for a way to support conservation of their namesake, the rhino,  and chose to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Part of our  agreement was to add their name as our sponsor, update our fundraising  documentation to include their name and logo, and in turn they\'ll donate  significant funds to the program.\r\n\r\n<a name="q12"> </a>\r\n\r\n<strong><a name="q12"><big>Q: Where can I get more information?</big></a></strong> <strong>\r\n<big></big></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><big>A:</big></strong> Hopefully, you can find most of what you\'re looking for on  our website. If there are things we can add that are useful, please let  us know. Additionally, you can find out more through some of the  programs that we participate in, <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>,  <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">www.rhinos-irf.org</a> and <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">www.actionforcheetahs.org</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos FAQ', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1269-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:05:55', '2010-04-23 21:05:55', '', 1269, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1269-revision-31/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1451, 2, '2010-04-29 08:50:26', '2010-04-29 13:50:26', '<strong>Avian Husbandry</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1448" title="akf-cover-apr_may" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/akf-cover-apr_may-200x300.jpg" alt="akf-cover-apr_may" width="200" height="300" />\r\n\r\n2010 AAZK Conference Notice/Information for Contributors\r\nAbout the Cover\r\nFrom the President/From the AKF Editor\r\nLearning to Walk Again: Paralysis in an African Penguin\r\nDevelopment of an Aviary Training Program: Enhancing the Daily  Management of Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Collection\r\nHand-Rearing Caribbean &amp; Chilean Flamingo Chicks at the Birmingham  Zoo\r\nBreeding Cinereous Vultures at the Milwaukee County Zoo\r\nThe Use of Vocal Playback as a Tool for Breeding in Captive Birds -  Collaborators Sought\r\nAvian Rearing Resource Website\r\nDesigning a Keeper and Bird-Friendly Enrichment Program\r\nSuccessfully Raising Parent-reared Chicks from Elegant-crested Tinamou\r\nRatite Behavioral Husbandry at the Philadelphia Zoo\r\nFrogmouth Management at Sea World Orlando and Discovery Cove\r\nIncubation and Hand-rearing of a Greater Rhea at the Great Plains Zoo\r\nFirst Time Breeding of Captive Sulawesi Knobbed Hornbills at St.  Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park\r\nArtificially Inseminating White-naped Cranes\r\nEnrichment and Training...It’s For the Birds\r\nJess Free\r\nGreater Flamingo with Capture Myopathy: Specialized Care and Husbandry\r\nSuccessful Rearing of an African Sacred Ibis Chick at the Toronto Zoo\r\nFeather Facts\r\nSemen Collection on Rockhopper and Gentoo Penguins at the Indianapolis  Zoo\r\nSetting Up a Picture Perfect Success\r\nSupplemental Feedings to Aid a Parent-reared African Pygmy Falcon Chick\r\nBreeding White-crested Laughing Thrush at the Birmingham Zoo\r\nTypes of Feathers\r\nThe Management and Breeding Program for Roseate Spoonbills at\r\nthe Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park\r\nFeather Types - Did You Know?\r\nPuppets: Construction and Use for the Hand-rearing of Birds\r\nRaising Red-Vented Bulbuls in Tropic World Asia Bird Holding\r\nSessions for All Seasons: Lappet-faced Vulture Training\r\nAvian Trivia\r\nSuccessfully Managing a Mixed-Species Free-Flight Aviary\r\nBook Review (On the Wings of Cranes)\r\nAvian Websites to Check Out\r\nAfrican Penguin (Photo)', 'AKF Special Issue Table of Contents - April/May 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1447-autosave', '', '', '2010-04-29 08:50:26', '2010-04-29 13:50:26', '', 1447, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1447-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1453, 2, '2010-04-29 08:51:47', '2010-04-29 13:51:47', '<strong>Avian Husbandry</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1448" title="akf-cover-apr_may" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/akf-cover-apr_may-200x300.jpg" alt="akf-cover-apr_may" width="200" height="300" />\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/shop/publications/special-issue-of-the-animal-keepers-forum-dedicated-to-avian-husbandry/">Order your copy of this special issue on avian husbandry</a>\r\n\r\n2010 AAZK Conference Notice/Information for Contributors\r\nAbout the Cover\r\nFrom the President/From the AKF Editor\r\nLearning to Walk Again: Paralysis in an African Penguin\r\nDevelopment of an Aviary Training Program: Enhancing the Daily  Management of Zoo Atlanta’s Bird Collection\r\nHand-Rearing Caribbean &amp; Chilean Flamingo Chicks at the Birmingham  Zoo\r\nBreeding Cinereous Vultures at the Milwaukee County Zoo\r\nThe Use of Vocal Playback as a Tool for Breeding in Captive Birds -  Collaborators Sought\r\nAvian Rearing Resource Website\r\nDesigning a Keeper and Bird-Friendly Enrichment Program\r\nSuccessfully Raising Parent-reared Chicks from Elegant-crested Tinamou\r\nRatite Behavioral Husbandry at the Philadelphia Zoo\r\nFrogmouth Management at Sea World Orlando and Discovery Cove\r\nIncubation and Hand-rearing of a Greater Rhea at the Great Plains Zoo\r\nFirst Time Breeding of Captive Sulawesi Knobbed Hornbills at St.  Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park\r\nArtificially Inseminating White-naped Cranes\r\nEnrichment and Training...It’s For the Birds\r\nJess Free\r\nGreater Flamingo with Capture Myopathy: Specialized Care and Husbandry\r\nSuccessful Rearing of an African Sacred Ibis Chick at the Toronto Zoo\r\nFeather Facts\r\nSemen Collection on Rockhopper and Gentoo Penguins at the Indianapolis  Zoo\r\nSetting Up a Picture Perfect Success\r\nSupplemental Feedings to Aid a Parent-reared African Pygmy Falcon Chick\r\nBreeding White-crested Laughing Thrush at the Birmingham Zoo\r\nTypes of Feathers\r\nThe Management and Breeding Program for Roseate Spoonbills at\r\nthe Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park\r\nFeather Types - Did You Know?\r\nPuppets: Construction and Use for the Hand-rearing of Birds\r\nRaising Red-Vented Bulbuls in Tropic World Asia Bird Holding\r\nSessions for All Seasons: Lappet-faced Vulture Training\r\nAvian Trivia\r\nSuccessfully Managing a Mixed-Species Free-Flight Aviary\r\nBook Review (On the Wings of Cranes)\r\nAvian Websites to Check Out\r\nAfrican Penguin (Photo)', 'AKF Special Issue Table of Contents - April/May 2010', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1447-revision-3', '', '', '2010-04-29 08:51:47', '2010-04-29 13:51:47', '', 1447, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1447-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1684, 2, '2010-08-27 14:46:53', '2010-08-27 19:46:53', '<h3>Conference Program Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1504 alignnone" title="ed_hansen" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/ed_hansen-150x150.jpg" alt="ed_hansen" width="150" height="150" /> Ed Hansen\r\n<h3>Upcoming AAZK Conferences:</h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>2011: </strong>San Diego, CA - San Diego Zoo - August 24-28, 2011        <a href="http://sdaazk.com/?page_id=15"> http://sdaazk.com/</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>2012:</strong> Syracuse, NY - Rosamond Gifford Zoo - September 23-27, 2012</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Annual AAZK Conferences', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '160-revision-15', '', '', '2010-08-27 14:46:53', '2010-08-27 19:46:53', '', 160, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/160-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1685, 2, '2010-08-27 14:47:20', '2010-08-27 19:47:20', '<h3>Conference Program Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1504 alignnone" title="ed_hansen" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/ed_hansen-150x150.jpg" alt="ed_hansen" width="150" height="150" /> Ed Hansen\r\n<h3>Upcoming AAZK Conferences:</h3>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>2011: </strong>San Diego, CA - San Diego Zoo - August 24-28        <a href="http://sdaazk.com/?page_id=15"> http://sdaazk.com/</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>2012:</strong> Syracuse, NY - Rosamond Gifford Zoo - September 23-27</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Annual AAZK Conferences', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '160-revision-16', '', '', '2010-08-27 14:47:20', '2010-08-27 19:47:20', '', 160, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/160-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1456, 2, '2009-11-06 10:35:06', '2009-11-06 15:35:06', '<h3>Acting Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="shane" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shane.jpg" alt="shane" width="145" height="157" /> Shane Good\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe International Outreach Committee (IOC) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objective of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world\'s zoo professionals. Ultimately, the IOC\'s purpose is to help improve professional animal care in North America and throughout the world. Traditional functions of the IOC have included keeper workshops, Project M.A.R.C. (Making a Realistic Contribution), and helping keepers in developing countries receive needed supplies.\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Board of Directors is seeking a chairperson for this committee. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact the acting chair:\r\n\r\nShane Good, IOC Acting Chair\r\n\r\nCleveland Metroparks Zoo\r\n3900 Wildlife Way\r\nCleveland, OH 44109-3132\r\nEmail: <a href="mailto:sjg@clevelandmetroparks.com">sjg@clevelandmetroparks.com</a>', 'International Outreach Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-11-06 10:35:06', '2009-11-06 15:35:06', '', 153, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/153-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1459, 2, '2009-07-20 11:01:19', '2009-07-20 16:01:19', '<h3>Grants Committee Chair</h3>\r\nShelly Roach - <em>Columbus Zoo and Aquarium</em>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe purpose of the AAZK Grants Committee is to encourage and support the professional development and conservation involvement of AAZK members. Additionally, AAZK is committed to supporting and encouraging research conducted by members in zoological parks and aquariums.\r\n<h3>Grants Offered</h3>\r\n<strong><em>(Deadlines for all grants is 01 March)</em></strong>\r\n<h4>The AAZK  Professional Travel Grant</h4>\r\nThe AAZK Professional Travel Grant is designed to assist AAZK members with costs associated with attending professional meetings or workshops, or, participating in field research.\r\n<h4>The AAZK/AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant</h4>\r\n<dd>The AAZK/AZA Advances in Animal Keeping Course Grant is designed to assist AAZK members with costs associated with attending the Advances in Animal Keeping Course offered through AZA.</dd>\r\n<h4>The AAZK Conservation, Preservation and Restoration Grant</h4>\r\nThe purpose of the AAZK CPR Committee\'s Zoo Keeper Grant in Conservation is to encourage and support efforts in conservation conducted by AAZK members in zoological parks and aquariums around the world.\r\n<h4>The AAZK Research Grant</h4>\r\nThe purpose of the AAZK Research Committee\'s Zoo Keeper Grant in Research is to encourage and support efforts in non-invasive research conducted by AAZK members in zoological parks and aquariums around the world.\r\n<h3>Qualifications</h3>\r\nFull-time keepers/aquarists in zoological parks and aquariums, who are  professional members of AAZK, INC. in good standing, are eligible to receive grants. Researchers other than zoo keepers may participate in the funded studies. The principal investigator, however, must be a keeper/aquarist.\r\n\r\nApplication instructions and the grant applications can be found in the <a href="/members/">Members Only section</a> of the website. Examples of past grants are listed below to give members a better idea of the types of projects that have been funded in the past.\r\n<h3>Examples of Past Grants</h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h4>Research Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/grant_blood_typing.pdf">Cataloguing Blood Types for SSP Populations of Great Apes</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/grant_project_penguin.pdf">Project Penguin: Semen Collection</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Conservation, Restoration, and Preservation Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/grant_river_otter_survey.pdf">North American River Otter Latrine Site Survey</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Travel Grants</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/grant_amphibian_keeper_course.pdf">Amphibians, their current status, and an important AZA course for any amphibian keeper</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/grant_awards-_2008.pdf">2008 Grant Awards</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Restrictions</h3>\r\nThe Grants Committee will not fund any invasive biological studies, or any study that may cause an animal undue or prolonged discomfort or harm. Travel grants are awarded based on the applicant\'s experience and dedication to the zoo/aquarium field, the value of the travel objective to the member and their institution, as well as the Grant Committee\'s assessment of the  conservation/research value of the program the applicant will be participating in.\r\n\r\nThe Research Grant Database is in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have\r\nAdobe Acrobat Reader, please download the free software <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/research_grant_database.pdf">Research Grant Database</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>The purpose of this international database is to provide information on organizations that offer outside grants for animal related research, conservation, and educational purposes. The database will be updated annually and new information added as it arises.</strong>', 'Grants', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '14-revision-v1', '', '', '2009-07-20 11:01:19', '2009-07-20 16:01:19', '', 14, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/14-revision-18/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1462, 2, '2010-04-23 16:30:11', '2010-04-23 21:30:11', 'The following links are relevant to the Bowling for Rhinos program.\r\n\r\nAAZK Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, value, integrity, completeness or authenticity of the information or opinions contained in the web sites below, and any link to another web site shall not in any manner be construed as an endorsement by AAZK Inc. of the web site or the products or services described therein.\r\n\r\nThese links might lead to web sites containing links that display offensive and objectionable content or which may contain dangerous computer viruses. You assume, and AAZK Inc. hereby disclaims, all responsibility for any of the content on other sites or for any damage sustained by users of these sites.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-867" title="blue-rhino-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/blue-rhino-logo.jpg" alt="blue-rhino-logo" width="216" height="92" /></a> <a href="http://www.bluerhino.com/BRWEB/Company-Info/Save-the-Rhinos.aspx">Blue Rhino</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="lewa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa.gif" alt="lewa" width="85" height="85" /> <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="irflogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/irflogosm.jpg" alt="irflogosm" width="150" height="98" /> <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/">International Rhino Foundation</a>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="acklogosm" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acklogosm.jpg" alt="acklogosm" width="144" height="150" /> <a href="http://www.actionforcheetahs.org/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>', 'BFR Links', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '885-revision-10', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:30:11', '2010-04-23 21:30:11', '', 885, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/885-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1463, 2, '2014-07-08 10:53:19', '2014-07-08 15:53:19', '<h4>Mission Statement</h4>\n<img class="alignleft" title="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewaroundblack_withwebsite-2-300x295.jpg" alt="lewaroundblack_withwebsite-2" width="180" />The <a href="http://www.lewa.org/" target="_blank">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\n<div class="clear">            Read the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Report to AAZK for 2014</div>\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Where is LWC located?</h4>\n<object style="width: 450px; height: 450px;" width="320" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /><embed style="width: 450px; height: 450px;" width="320" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" quality="high" wmode="transparent" /></object>\n\n<em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org" target="_blank">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em>\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>History</h4>\n<img class="alignleft" title="Rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="Rhino" width="160" /> <img class="alignright" title="Rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="Rhino" width="160" /> Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. In 1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz - who funded the program - decided to establish the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the western end of Lewa. White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve.\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Wildlife on Lewa</h4>\n<img class="alignleft" title="Zebra" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="Zebra" width="160" /> There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 15% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<img class="alignleft" title="Elephants" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="Elephants" width="190" /> <img class="alignleft" title="Bird" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="Bird" width="190" /> <img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="Cheetah" width="190" />\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<div class="hr"></div>\n<h4>Community Development Programs</h4>\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1329 alignleft" title="Lewa Students" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0052_students-150x150.jpg" alt="Lewa Students" width="150" height="150" /> Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad-based community development programs. They believe that the key to successful wildlife conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through their community development programs. They operate three health clinics, support numerous schools, assist with neighboring community conservation schemes, help to develop sustainable water projects, adult literacy programs, and a women\'s micro-credit program to name a few.\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<img class="alignleft" title="Lewa Community Farms" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms-300x214.jpg" alt="Lewa Community Farms" width="160" /> <img class="alignnone" title="Lewa Lunchline" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline-300x214.jpg" alt="Lewa Lunchline" width="160" />\n<div class="clear"></div>\n<strong>For more information on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and its programs please visit their website at <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>.\n</strong>\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '991-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-07-08 10:53:19', '2014-07-08 15:53:19', '', 991, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/991-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6180, 2, '2014-07-08 10:53:21', '2014-07-08 15:53:21', '<h4>Mission Statement</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewaroundblack_withwebsite-2-300x295.jpg" alt="lewaroundblack_withwebsite-2" width="180" />The <a href="http://www.lewa.org/" target="_blank">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programs, and the education of neighboring areas in the value of wildlife.\r\n<div class="clear">            Read the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Report to AAZK for 2014 <a href="https://www.aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/Lewa-2014-Report-For-AAZK-JULY.pdf">Lewa 2014 Report For AAZK --JULY</a></div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Where is LWC located?</h4>\r\n<object style="width: 450px; height: 450px;" width="320" height="240" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /><embed style="width: 450px; height: 450px;" width="320" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" quality="high" wmode="transparent" /></object>\r\n\r\n<em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org" target="_blank">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>History</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="Rhino" width="160" /> <img class="alignright" title="Rhino" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="Rhino" width="160" /> Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. In 1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz - who funded the program - decided to establish the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the western end of Lewa. White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Wildlife on Lewa</h4>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Zebra" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="Zebra" width="160" /> There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 15% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Elephants" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="Elephants" width="190" /> <img class="alignleft" title="Bird" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="Bird" width="190" /> <img class="alignleft" title="Cheetah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="Cheetah" width="190" />\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<div class="hr"></div>\r\n<h4>Community Development Programs</h4>\r\n<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1329 alignleft" title="Lewa Students" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0052_students-150x150.jpg" alt="Lewa Students" width="150" height="150" /> Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad-based community development programs. They believe that the key to successful wildlife conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through their community development programs. They operate three health clinics, support numerous schools, assist with neighboring community conservation schemes, help to develop sustainable water projects, adult literacy programs, and a women\'s micro-credit program to name a few.\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<img class="alignleft" title="Lewa Community Farms" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms-300x214.jpg" alt="Lewa Community Farms" width="160" /> <img class="alignnone" title="Lewa Lunchline" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline-300x214.jpg" alt="Lewa Lunchline" width="160" />\r\n<div class="clear"></div>\r\n<strong>For more information on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and its programs please visit their website at <a href="http://www.lewa.org">www.lewa.org</a>.\r\n</strong>\r\n<div id="inner-links"></div>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '991-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-07-08 10:53:21', '2014-07-08 15:53:21', '', 991, 'https://www.aazk.org/991-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1464, 2, '2010-04-23 16:07:16', '2010-04-23 21:07:16', '<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1428" title="lewa-logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa-logo-300x300.gif" alt="lewa-logo" width="300" height="300" />\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong></strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Mission Statement of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)</strong></em></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where is LWC located?</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><strong><object width="450" height="450" data="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="name" value="Lewa Wildlife Conservancy map" /><param name="src" value="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_map1.swf" /></object> </strong><em></em></h5>\r\n<h5 style="text-align: left;"><em>Map courtesy of <a href="http://www.lewa.org">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a></em><strong></strong></h5>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>History</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was once a cattle ranch. It  now encompasses over 62,000 acres (250 sq. km.). The Craig/Douglas family first came to Lewa in 1922 and managed it as a cattle ranch for over 50 years. Unlike other ranchers in the area, they always valued the wildlife that shared the land and developed wildlife tourism as an additional activity. It was clear by the 1980\'s that the black rhino was unlikely<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1012" title="img_6296a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6296a-300x200.jpg" alt="img_6296a" width="240" height="160" /> to survive in northern Kenya. Poaching had reduced the black rhino\'s numbers from an estimated 20,000 animals in the mid-1970\'s to a few hundred by 1986. In                      1983 the Craigs and Anna Merz  - who funded the program - decided to establish                      the fenced and guarded Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary at the                      western end of Lewa. <img class="size-medium wp-image-1073 alignleft" title="img_4434a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4434a-250x300.jpg" alt="img_4434a" width="175" height="210" />White rhinos were then added to the program after the black rhinos had settled down and established themselves. After ten years, it was clear that the rhinos                      needed more space, and the sanctuary was expanded to cover                      the rest of the ranch, and the adjoining <span class="kawatextlinks">Ngare                      Ndare Forest Reserve</span>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wildlife on Lewa</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1075 alignright" title="img_3593a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_3593a-272x300.jpg" alt="img_3593a" width="174" height="192" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">There is an abundance of wildlife on LWC. Lewa is home to both black and white rhinos and is first and foremost a rhino sanctuary. It is also home to roughly 15% of the world\'s population of the endangered Grevy\'s zebra. It is also home to over 70 different species of mammals and over 350 different species of birds. Among the types of mammals you will find on Lewa include: African lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, a large variety of hoofed animals including the rare aquatic antelope, the sitatunga.</p>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1117" title="img_5948a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_5948a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_5948a" width="227" height="150" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1178 alignnone" title="img_4405a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_4405a-300x189.jpg" alt="img_4405a" width="241" height="151" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1118 alignnone" title="img_6361a" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/img_6361a-300x199.jpg" alt="img_6361a" width="227" height="150" />\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Community Development Programs</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy engages in a very broad-based community development programs. They believe that the key to successful wildlife<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1329 alignright" title="lewa_20100208_0052_students" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0052_students-150x150.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0052_students" width="150" height="150" /> conservation lies in gaining the support of the local people that live around the Conservancy. With Lewa\'s success the communities surrounding Lewa directly benefit. LWC gives back to the communities through their community development programs. They operate three health clinics, support numerous schools, assist with neighboring community conservation schemes, help to develop sustainable water projects, adult literacy programs, and a women\'s micro-credit program to name a few.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1331 alignleft" title="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0095_manyangalocommunityfarms" width="300" height="214" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1333 alignnone" title="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline-300x214.jpg" alt="lewa_20100208_0082_lunchline" width="300" height="214" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">For more information on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and its programs please visit their <a href="http://www.lewa.org">website</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>', 'Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '991-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-23 16:07:16', '2010-04-23 21:07:16', '', 991, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/991-revision-91/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1477, 2, '2010-05-27 08:43:02', '2010-05-27 13:43:02', '<em><strong>The AAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee presents</strong></em>\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="476" height="102" />\n\n<em>Jay Pratte, Lead Keeper, Zoo Atlanta\nAAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee Member\nBear Care Group Board of Directors</em>\n\n<strong>Introduction</strong>\n\n<em>“…I approach every bear with the same two questions on my mind: Who are you?\nand What can I do for you?” – Else Poulsen, “Smiling Bears”.</em>\n\nBear caregivers know that these animals are clever, complex and sociable.  This combination of traits signifies a very real need for dynamic enrichment and operant conditioning (training) programs for captive bears.  Over the last few decades, advances in captive animal management and increased longevity have shaped a need for proactive, long-term husbandry guidelines.  Incorporating regular training into the routine of bears (or any animal for that matter) improves caregivers’ relationships with their charges, reduces the need for anesthetics, providing less invasive options for observation and treatment of potential medical and behavioral issues.\n\nSeveral years of presenting training workshops for animal caregivers, and more recently bear-specific workshops, have provided me with a clear and concise view of what tools are most frequently requested to manage shrewd, yet dangerous species like bears.  General husbandry techniques, such as shifting and cooperative feeding usually come first, but inevitably questions are raised on how to train for procedures such as voluntary injections or blood collection.  A complex and marginally invasive voluntary medical technique, blood collection is a challenging yet valuable management tool.  Obviously venipuncture is not the first step in a training program, but an attainable goal once a basic understanding of reinforcement and training expectations is established with each individual animal.\n\nWhy train bears for voluntary blood collection? A few excellent reasons are:\n• Improved care/husbandry; more flexibility in management\n• Routine or situational diagnostics\n• Medical care (e.g.:  vein access could provide opportunity for IV injections,\nadministering fluids in a compromised animal w/ out anesthesia)\n• Build trust between the animal and caregiver\n• Voluntary cooperation and decreased immobilizations\n\nUltimately voluntary venipuncture provides caregivers with one more management tool, while reinforcing each animal’s desire to cooperate with a consistent valued reward system.  It is easy to teach the association that a little pain = big gain.\n\nKnow Your Bears\nHaving worked with all eight extant bear species, I have observed amazing differences between each group.  Some basic generalizations (from personal observation and discussions with other caregivers) can be made about the differing species.  For example, polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horriblis) appear extremely focused and intense when engaged in training.  They spend most of their time on the ground, and while they are able to manipulate items with their paws, they are generally less adroit than most of their smaller, more arboreal cousins.  These are clearly very common sense remarks, but the natural history of each species plays heavily into a successful training program.  Trying to train a polar bear, with its enormous paws that are less finely tuned for climbing or grasping, to place a limb through a sleeve for blood draw training is very likely going to prove both frustrating and fruitless.  Assessing each animal’s natural history and personal preferences will allow a trainer to better judge various aspects of training, from choosing motivating rewards to appropriate positions for procedures.\n\nNatural and personal histories taken into consideration, the animal’s physical capabilities must be assessed in conjunction with the existing environment. Are there geriatric considerations?  Is the goal to draw from the forelimb, the neck, or a hind foot?  This is where looking around the environment with an open, creative mind comes into play.  Can maintenance crews cut training panels or holes that will not compromise human or animal safety?  Can a blood draw sleeve be constructed from readily available materials (Figure 1)?  Is there a low spot in a transfer area that a paw could slide under, or bars where a bear lying on its side could flop a hind foot through?  Existing squeeze/crate/chute facilities are extremely useful.  Can it be used in a non-restraining manner to aid positioning?  There is no one correct way to train a desired behavior, and any number of options (Cecil, Kezer, Pratte, 2003).  Flexibility in training is essential, as one specific method will not prove successful for every bear.\n\nPersonal observation and research to date lend support to three successful venipuncture sites:  the cephalic vein on the underside of the forelimb; the dorsal pedal (metatarsal) vein on the hind foot; the jugular vein on the neck (Figure 2).  These methods are not exclusive, as there are as many means of training as there are bears, trainers, and willing veterinarians or vet techs.  Based on the usable space in the environment and each bear’s natural and individual history, assess which of the three methods will work best.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1476" title="panda_blood_sleeve" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/panda_blood_sleeve.jpg" alt="panda_blood_sleeve" width="640" height="481" />\n\n<strong>Fig. 1:</strong> A giant panda trained to use a blood sleeve at Zoo Atlanta. <em>(photo by author)</em>', 'Training Bears for Voluntary Blood Collection', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1474-revision', '', '', '2010-05-27 08:43:02', '2010-05-27 13:43:02', '', 1474, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1474-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1478, 2, '2010-05-27 08:43:57', '2010-05-27 13:43:57', '<em><strong>The AAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee presents</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="476" height="102" />\r\n\r\n<em>Jay Pratte, Lead Keeper, Zoo Atlanta\r\nAAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee Member\r\nBear Care Group Board of Directors</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Introduction</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>“…I approach every bear with the same two questions on my mind: Who are you?\r\nand What can I do for you?” – Else Poulsen, “Smiling Bears”.</em>\r\n\r\nBear caregivers know that these animals are clever, complex and sociable.  This combination of traits signifies a very real need for dynamic enrichment and operant conditioning (training) programs for captive bears.  Over the last few decades, advances in captive animal management and increased longevity have shaped a need for proactive, long-term husbandry guidelines.  Incorporating regular training into the routine of bears (or any animal for that matter) improves caregivers’ relationships with their charges, reduces the need for anesthetics, providing less invasive options for observation and treatment of potential medical and behavioral issues.\r\n\r\nSeveral years of presenting training workshops for animal caregivers, and more recently bear-specific workshops, have provided me with a clear and concise view of what tools are most frequently requested to manage shrewd, yet dangerous species like bears.  General husbandry techniques, such as shifting and cooperative feeding usually come first, but inevitably questions are raised on how to train for procedures such as voluntary injections or blood collection.  A complex and marginally invasive voluntary medical technique, blood collection is a challenging yet valuable management tool.  Obviously venipuncture is not the first step in a training program, but an attainable goal once a basic understanding of reinforcement and training expectations is established with each individual animal.\r\n\r\nWhy train bears for voluntary blood collection? A few excellent reasons are:\r\n• Improved care/husbandry; more flexibility in management\r\n• Routine or situational diagnostics\r\n• Medical care (e.g.:  vein access could provide opportunity for IV injections,\r\nadministering fluids in a compromised animal w/ out anesthesia)\r\n• Build trust between the animal and caregiver\r\n• Voluntary cooperation and decreased immobilizations\r\n\r\nUltimately voluntary venipuncture provides caregivers with one more management tool, while reinforcing each animal’s desire to cooperate with a consistent valued reward system.  It is easy to teach the association that a little pain = big gain.\r\n\r\nKnow Your Bears\r\nHaving worked with all eight extant bear species, I have observed amazing differences between each group.  Some basic generalizations (from personal observation and discussions with other caregivers) can be made about the differing species.  For example, polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horriblis) appear extremely focused and intense when engaged in training.  They spend most of their time on the ground, and while they are able to manipulate items with their paws, they are generally less adroit than most of their smaller, more arboreal cousins.  These are clearly very common sense remarks, but the natural history of each species plays heavily into a successful training program.  Trying to train a polar bear, with its enormous paws that are less finely tuned for climbing or grasping, to place a limb through a sleeve for blood draw training is very likely going to prove both frustrating and fruitless.  Assessing each animal’s natural history and personal preferences will allow a trainer to better judge various aspects of training, from choosing motivating rewards to appropriate positions for procedures.\r\n\r\nNatural and personal histories taken into consideration, the animal’s physical capabilities must be assessed in conjunction with the existing environment. Are there geriatric considerations?  Is the goal to draw from the forelimb, the neck, or a hind foot?  This is where looking around the environment with an open, creative mind comes into play.  Can maintenance crews cut training panels or holes that will not compromise human or animal safety?  Can a blood draw sleeve be constructed from readily available materials (Figure 1)?  Is there a low spot in a transfer area that a paw could slide under, or bars where a bear lying on its side could flop a hind foot through?  Existing squeeze/crate/chute facilities are extremely useful.  Can it be used in a non-restraining manner to aid positioning?  There is no one correct way to train a desired behavior, and any number of options (Cecil, Kezer, Pratte, 2003).  Flexibility in training is essential, as one specific method will not prove successful for every bear.\r\n\r\nPersonal observation and research to date lend support to three successful venipuncture sites:  the cephalic vein on the underside of the forelimb; the dorsal pedal (metatarsal) vein on the hind foot; the jugular vein on the neck (Figure 2).  These methods are not exclusive, as there are as many means of training as there are bears, trainers, and willing veterinarians or vet techs.  Based on the usable space in the environment and each bear’s natural and individual history, assess which of the three methods will work best.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1476" title="panda_blood_sleeve" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/panda_blood_sleeve.jpg" alt="panda_blood_sleeve" width="640" height="481" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Fig. 1:</strong> A giant panda trained to use a blood sleeve at Zoo Atlanta. <em>(photo by author)</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Plan</strong>\r\nIt is essential to involve managers and veterinary staff in the planning stages of training.  Managers absolutely need to buy in if they are expected to provide support, time and materials.  The veterinarian should describe preferences on animal positioning for maximum effectiveness and which tools they will require for the end goal.  This allows the trainer to obtain the tools early in the process for desensitization training (“The act of pairing a negative or aversive event, with positive reinforcement until the event loses its aversive quality.  The resulting behavior can be maintained through the use of positive reinforcement.” AAZK/AZA, 2003).  Veterinary staff also needs to agree to participate in training, to build their own positive and trusting relationship with the animals.  If the veterinarian’s presence elicits fear or anxious behavior, a voluntary draw will likely not occur.\r\n\r\nManagement and vet staff have approved the training plan.  The bear’s favoured rewards and individual limitations are known.  The environment is conducive to shaping the appropriate behaviors.  A basic training program should now be implemented if one is not already in place.  This step is vital, as the easiest road to successfully teaching an animal a new, complex behavior is by incorporating existing ones into the process.  Bears that already understand what to do with a target, or that reliably get rewards for shifting, will respond quickly to learning more complex behaviors.\r\n\r\nBehavior based husbandry (Poulsen, 2009) boils down to knowing your animal well enough to learn from what they are telling you through their actions.  If they settle into a specific position comfortably, move ahead with…….\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this column? 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1479, 2, '2010-06-30 08:15:55', '2010-06-30 13:15:55', '<em><strong>The AAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee presents</strong></em>\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1475" title="training_tales3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/training_tales3.jpg" alt="training_tales3" width="476" height="102" />\n\n<em>Jay Pratte, Lead Keeper, Zoo Atlanta\nAAZK Behavioral Husbandry Committee Member\nBear Care Group Board of Directors</em>\n\n<strong>Introduction</strong>\n\n<em>“…I approach every bear with the same two questions on my mind: Who are you?\nand What can I do for you?” – Else Poulsen, “Smiling Bears”.</em>\n\nBear caregivers know that these animals are clever, complex and sociable.  This combination of traits signifies a very real need for dynamic enrichment and operant conditioning (training) programs for captive bears.  Over the last few decades, advances in captive animal management and increased longevity have shaped a need for proactive, long-term husbandry guidelines.  Incorporating regular training into the routine of bears (or any animal for that matter) improves caregivers’ relationships with their charges, reduces the need for anesthetics, providing less invasive options for observation and treatment of potential medical and behavioral issues.\n\nSeveral years of presenting training workshops for animal caregivers, and more recently bear-specific workshops, have provided me with a clear and concise view of what tools are most frequently requested to manage shrewd, yet dangerous species like bears.  General husbandry techniques, such as shifting and cooperative feeding usually come first, but inevitably questions are raised on how to train for procedures such as voluntary injections or blood collection.  A complex and marginally invasive voluntary medical technique, blood collection is a challenging yet valuable management tool.  Obviously venipuncture is not the first step in a training program, but an attainable goal once a basic understanding of reinforcement and training expectations is established with each individual animal.\n\nWhy train bears for voluntary blood collection? A few excellent reasons are:\n• Improved care/husbandry; more flexibility in management\n• Routine or situational diagnostics\n• Medical care (e.g.:  vein access could provide opportunity for IV injections,\nadministering fluids in a compromised animal w/ out anesthesia)\n• Build trust between the animal and caregiver\n• Voluntary cooperation and decreased immobilizations\n\nUltimately voluntary venipuncture provides caregivers with one more management tool, while reinforcing each animal’s desire to cooperate with a consistent valued reward system.  It is easy to teach the association that a little pain = big gain.\n\n<strong>Know Your Bears</strong>\nHaving worked with all eight extant bear species, I have observed amazing differences between each group.  Some basic generalizations (from personal observation and discussions with other caregivers) can be made about the differing species.  For example, polar bears (Ursus maritimus) and grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horriblis) appear extremely focused and intense when engaged in training.  They spend most of their time on the ground, and while they are able to manipulate items with their paws, they are generally less adroit than most of their smaller, more arboreal cousins.  These are clearly very common sense remarks, but the natural history of each species plays heavily into a successful training program.  Trying to train a polar bear, with its enormous paws that are less finely tuned for climbing or grasping, to place a limb through a sleeve for blood draw training is very likely going to prove both frustrating and fruitless.  Assessing each animal’s natural history and personal preferences will allow a trainer to better judge various aspects of training, from choosing motivating rewards to appropriate positions for procedures.\n\nNatural and personal histories taken into consideration, the animal’s physical capabilities must be assessed in conjunction with the existing environment. Are there geriatric considerations?  Is the goal to draw from the forelimb, the neck, or a hind foot?  This is where looking around the environment with an open, creative mind comes into play.  Can maintenance crews cut training panels or holes that will not compromise human or animal safety?  Can a blood draw sleeve be constructed from readily available materials (Figure 1)?  Is there a low spot in a transfer area that a paw could slide under, or bars where a bear lying on its side could flop a hind foot through?  Existing squeeze/crate/chute facilities are extremely useful.  Can it be used in a non-restraining manner to aid positioning?  There is no one correct way to train a desired behavior, and any number of options (Cecil, Kezer, Pratte, 2003).  Flexibility in training is essential, as one specific method will not prove successful for every bear.\n\nPersonal observation and research to date lend support to three successful venipuncture sites:  the cephalic vein on the underside of the forelimb; the dorsal pedal (metatarsal) vein on the hind foot; the jugular vein on the neck (Figure 2).  These methods are not exclusive, as there are as many means of training as there are bears, trainers, and willing veterinarians or vet techs.  Based on the usable space in the environment and each bear’s natural and individual history, assess which of the three methods will work best.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1476" title="panda_blood_sleeve" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/panda_blood_sleeve.jpg" alt="panda_blood_sleeve" width="640" height="481" />\n\n<strong>Fig. 1:</strong> A giant panda trained to use a blood sleeve at Zoo Atlanta. <em>(photo by author)</em>\n\n<strong>The Plan</strong>\nIt is essential to involve managers and veterinary staff in the planning stages of training.  Managers absolutely need to buy in if they are expected to provide support, time and materials.  The veterinarian should describe preferences on animal positioning for maximum effectiveness and which tools they will require for the end goal.  This allows the trainer to obtain the tools early in the process for desensitization training (“The act of pairing a negative or aversive event, with positive reinforcement until the event loses its aversive quality.  The resulting behavior can be maintained through the use of positive reinforcement.” AAZK/AZA, 2003).  Veterinary staff also needs to agree to participate in training, to build their own positive and trusting relationship with the animals.  If the veterinarian’s presence elicits fear or anxious behavior, a voluntary draw will likely not occur.\n\nManagement and vet staff have approved the training plan.  The bear’s favoured rewards and individual limitations are known.  The environment is conducive to shaping the appropriate behaviors.  A basic training program should now be implemented if one is not already in place.  This step is vital, as the easiest road to successfully teaching an animal a new, complex behavior is by incorporating existing ones into the process.  Bears that already understand what to do with a target, or that reliably get rewards for shifting, will respond quickly to learning more complex behaviors.\n\nBehavior based husbandry (Poulsen, 2009) boils down to knowing your animal well enough to learn from what they are telling you through their actions.  If they settle into a specific position comfortably, move ahead with…….\n\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this column? 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1483, 2, '2010-05-27 08:57:12', '2010-05-27 13:57:12', '<em>Roger Reason, Senior Keeper\r\nBrookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">The first klipspringer (<em>Oreotragus oreotragus</em>) to make an appearance in an American zoo was a female imported by the Philadelphia Zoo in 1934.  However, it was not until the 1970’s that klipspringers began to reproduce in captivity, with the first birth occurring at the St. Louis Zoo in 1971 (Maley, 1999).  Since that time 182 births have been recorded in the North American Studbook (Lebanik, 2008) but, despite this relatively good breeding success, basic information on female reproductive parameters and calf development has not been well documented within the zoo community.  The scientific literature also has little to offer on these subjects.\r\n\r\nIn an attempt to provide insight into some aspects of reproduction and development in this species, information was compiled from klipspringer records at Brookfield Zoo as well as records provided by the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL and the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL.  This information has been consolidated into Tables 1 and 2.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Female Reproductive Parameters</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Gestation Period</strong>\r\nReports from the literature on gestation length in klipspringers are conflicting.  Cuneo (1965) mentions gestation lengths of 7-7½ months (213-228 days) and Kenneth and Ritchie (1953) give a gestation period of 214 days.  However, Norton (1980) reports a gestation length of five months (152 days) and Estes (1991) states that this is a more likely estimate.  Taking into consideration the average gestation length for Brookfield, Brevard, and Lincoln Park Zoos (Table 1), the preponderance of evidence suggests that the normal gestation period for this species is around seven months (213 days).  This is similar to gestations of 6.4 and 7 months recorded for the oribi (<em>Ourebia ourebia</em>), a related neotragine (dwarf antelope) species. (Estes 1991).\r\n\r\n<strong>Udder Development</strong>\r\nThe range for udder development in klipspringer pregnancies at Brookfield Zoo is rather broad (Table 1).  However, Estes (1991) reports udder development occurring at one month prior to birth in the oribi indicating that the upper end of this range may be more typical for klipspringers.\r\n\r\n<strong>Post-Partum Estrus</strong>\r\nWhile there is no information in the literature on post-partum estrus in other members of the dwarf antelope group, the post-partum estrus for klipspringers at Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoos (Table 1) is similar to that reported for some of the smaller non-neotragine antelope species.  Thompson’s gazelle (<em>Gazella thompsonii</em>) comes into estrus within two weeks of giving birth and the gerenuk (<em>Litocranius walleri</em>) within 2-4 weeks (Estes 1991).\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1484" title="klipspringer" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/klipspringer.jpg" alt="klipspringer" width="775" height="700" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>0.1 klipspringer Charlotte and calf </strong>\r\n<em>(Photo: Jim Schultz, Staff Photographer/Brookfield Zoo)</em>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Calf Development</strong></em>\r\n\r\n<strong>First Ingesting Solid Food</strong>\r\nThe ages at which klipspringer calves at Brookfield Zoo were observed to start ingesting solid food (Table 2) are generally later than those for the oribi which starts nibbling grass at five days of age and the steenbok (<em>Raphicerus campertris</em>), another dwarf antelope species, which starts eating plants at two weeks of age (Estes 1991).  The…..\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'Female Reproductive Parameters and Calf Development in Captive Klipspringers (Oreotragus oreotragus)', 0, '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'female-reproductive-parameters-and-calf-development-in-captive-klipspringers-oreotragus-oreotragus', '', '', '2013-10-15 17:49:22', '2013-10-15 22:49:22', '', 0, 'http://aazk.org/?p=1483', 0, 'post', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1485, 2, '2010-05-27 08:57:05', '2010-05-27 13:57:05', '<em>Roger Reason, Senior Keeper\nBrookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL</em>\n<p style="text-align: left;">The first klipspringer (<em>Oreotragus oreotragus</em>) to make an appearance in an American zoo was a female imported by the Philadelphia Zoo in 1934.  However, it was not until the 1970’s that klipspringers began to reproduce in captivity, with the first birth occurring at the St. Louis Zoo in 1971 (Maley, 1999).  Since that time 182 births have been recorded in the North American Studbook (Lebanik, 2008) but, despite this relatively good breeding success, basic information on female reproductive parameters and calf development has not been well documented within the zoo community.  The scientific literature also has little to offer on these subjects.\n\nIn an attempt to provide insight into some aspects of reproduction and development in this species, information was compiled from klipspringer records at Brookfield Zoo as well as records provided by the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL and the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, IL.  This information has been consolidated into Tables 1 and 2.\n\n<strong>Female Reproductive Parameters</strong>\n\n<strong>Gestation Period</strong>\nReports from the literature on gestation length in klipspringers are conflicting.  Cuneo (1965) mentions gestation lengths of 7-7½ months (213-228 days) and Kenneth and Ritchie (1953) give a gestation period of 214 days.  However, Norton (1980) reports a gestation length of five months (152 days) and Estes (1991) states that this is a more likely estimate.  Taking into consideration the average gestation length for Brookfield, Brevard, and Lincoln Park Zoos (Table 1), the preponderance of evidence suggests that the normal gestation period for this species is around seven months (213 days).  This is similar to gestations of 6.4 and 7 months recorded for the oribi (<em>Ourebia ourebia</em>), a related neotragine (dwarf antelope) species. (Estes 1991).\n\n<strong>Udder Development</strong>\nThe range for udder development in klipspringer pregnancies at Brookfield Zoo is rather broad (Table 1).  However, Estes (1991) reports udder development occurring at one month prior to birth in the oribi indicating that the upper end of this range may be more typical for klipspringers.\n\n<strong>Post-Partum Estrus</strong>\nWhile there is no information in the literature on post-partum estrus in other members of the dwarf antelope group, the post-partum estrus for klipspringers at Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoos (Table 1) is similar to that reported for some of the smaller non-neotragine antelope species.  Thompson’s gazelle (<em>Gazella thompsonii</em>) comes into estrus within two weeks of giving birth and the gerenuk (<em>Litocranius walleri</em>) within 2-4 weeks (Estes 1991).\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1484" title="klipspringer" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/klipspringer.jpg" alt="klipspringer" width="775" height="700" /></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>0.1 klipspringer Charlotte and calf </strong>\n<em>(Photo: Jim Schultz, Staff Photographer/Brookfield Zoo)</em>\n\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em>\n</em>\n\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Calf Development</strong></em>\n\n<strong>First Ingesting Solid Food</strong>\nThe ages at which klipspringer calves at Brookfield Zoo were observed to start ingesting solid food (Table 2) are generally later than those for the oribi which starts nibbling grass at five days of age and the steenbok (<em>Raphicerus campertris</em>), another dwarf antelope species, which starts eating plants at two weeks of age (Estes 1991).  The…..\n\n<strong>Want to read the rest of this article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'Female Reproductive Parameters and Calf Development in Captive Klipspringers (Oreotragus oreotragus)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1483-revision', '', '', '2010-05-27 08:57:05', '2010-05-27 13:57:05', '', 1483, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1483-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1803, 2, '2010-12-01 06:43:43', '2010-12-01 11:43:43', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\n\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\n\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\n\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\n\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /></strong>\n\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. Although we know enough about it that we should be seriously concerned, we simply do not know exactly how, when, and to what extent it will manifest, let alone how species might respond. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1806, 2, '2010-12-01 06:45:03', '2010-12-01 11:45:03', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\r\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\r\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\r\n\r\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\r\n\r\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\r\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\r\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>\r\n\r\nGreen Tree Frog (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\r\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\r\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1805, 2, '2010-12-01 06:44:40', '2010-12-01 11:44:40', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\r\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\r\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\r\n\r\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\r\n\r\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\r\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\r\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>\r\n\r\nGreen Tree Frog (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\r\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\r\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1804, 2, '2010-12-01 06:44:14', '2010-12-01 11:44:14', '<strong><em>By Kevin Zippel, Program Director\nAmphibian Ark, Apple Valley, MN</em></strong>\n\n<strong>Amphibians Matter</strong>\nAmphibians are an important component of the global ecosystem. In New York State, the biomass of one diminutive salamander species alone is equal to that of all the white-tailed deer. If you think that is impressive, that same salamander species in Virginia has a biomass 7x as great, another salamander species in Japan has a biomass 50x as great, and a frog species in Puerto Rico has a biomass 150x as great. For those of us living in white-tailed deer country, try to imagine 150x as many deer running around and you will start to have some comprehension of the keystone role just one single amphibian species can have in its ecosystem. All of those amphibians can serve as food for predators in their community, and current research is documenting that in areas of the world where amphibians are disappearing, so too are their specialist predators (Karen Lips, pers. com.). Amphibians are also voracious predators themselves, with a single population of cricket frogs, for example, able to consume 5 million invertebrates in one year (Bruce and Christiansen 1976). Many of those invertebrates are pests of our crops and vectors of human disease. Clearly, amphibians play a vital role in nature.\n\nAmphibians are also important indicators of environmental health. The same thin skin that helps them to drink and to breathe also makes them susceptible to pollutants, more so than other tetrapods. For example, consider Atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the US and probably the world, and a potent endocrine disruptor. At low concentrations of Atrazine--lower than those the USDA says is safe in drinking water and lower than those found at the tap in millions of American homes--male clawed frogs can be chemically sterilized or even turned into females (Hayes et al. 2010). Because of their generally conspicuous presence in the environment and chemical sensitivity relative to other tetrapods, amphibians can be a considered a canary in the coalmine, valuable sentinels for human health concerns.\n\nAnd amphibians are important contributors to human medicine. All amphibians have poison glands, with species-specific poisons of various potency and structure. Many of those poisons can be refined for use in human medicine. For example, a South American frog has yielded an analgesic that is 200x more potent than morphine without any of the addictive side effects (Spande et al. 1992), and an Australian treefrog produces a peptide that blocks the transmission of HIV across mucous membranes in humans (VanCompernolle 2005). Every time an amphibian species goes extinct, potential treatments to human ailments disappear as well.\n\n<strong>Amphibians Are in Trouble</strong>\nAn ongoing Global Amphibian Assessment reveals that as many as 158 amphibian species are believed recently extinct, nearly one in three remaining species is currently threatened with extinction, and one in four is so poorly known that they can only be called Data Deficient (IUCN et al. 2010). Amphibians have a higher number of globally threatened species than any other group of organisms except flowering plants and a higher percentage of threatened species than any other group except gymnosperms. Moreover, the rate at which amphibian species are going extinct is now hundreds or thousands of times higher than historic levels (McCallum, 2007; Roelants et al., 2007). This crisis represents the greatest extinction event in the history of amphibians and perhaps the greatest taxon-specific conservation challenge in the history of humanity.\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1802" title="green_tree_frog" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/green_tree_frog-300x200.jpg" alt="green_tree_frog" width="300" height="200" /> </strong>Green Tree Frog (<em>Hyla cinerea</em>)\n<em>(Photo: Tim Krynak)</em> <strong>\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Climate Change Among the Threats</strong>\nAmphibians face a variety of threats, including, like every other species on the planet, climate change. Climate change is an enigmatic threat for any taxon. Although we know enough about it that we should be seriously concerned, we simply do not know exactly how, when, and to what extent it will manifest, let alone how species might respond. As such, there is inconsistency in how climate change is considered as a threat among experts, although most do now recognize that it is on track to become one of the greatest threats to all life on earth. Compare climate change to a more ‘traditional’ and tangible threat like habitat modification: IUCN Red List assessors consider various forms of habitat modification a threat for 3766 of 6284 amphibian species. On the other hand, only 397 species are currently considered to face the threat “climate change and extreme weather”. By comparison, amphibian chytridiomycosis, for all the attention it has received, is only known to have affected 350 species to date (Fisher et al. 2009, Skerratt et al. 2007). Climate change is something of an enigma and consequently does not receive the attention it deserves, from politicians or amphibian biologists.\n\nClearly though, some amphibian species are already being impacted. Reproductive activities, in particular, seem dependant on…………\n\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. JOIN NOW!', 'Climate Change and Amphibians', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1801-revision-2', '', '', '2010-12-01 06:44:14', '2010-12-01 11:44:14', '', 1801, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1801-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1502, 2, '2010-04-30 07:34:01', '2010-04-30 12:34:01', '<h3>Acting Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="shane" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shane.jpg" alt="shane" width="145" height="157" /> Shane Good\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe International Outreach Committee (IOC) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objective of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world\'s zoo professionals. Ultimately, the IOC\'s purpose is to help improve professional animal care in North America and throughout the world. Traditional functions of the IOC have included keeper workshops, Project M.A.R.C. (Making a Realistic Contribution), and helping keepers in developing countries receive needed supplies.\r\n\r\nThe AAZK Board of Directors is seeking a chairperson for this committee. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact the acting chair:\r\n\r\nShane Good, IOC Acting Chair\r\n\r\nCleveland Metroparks Zoo\r\n3900 Wildlife Way\r\nCleveland, OH 44109-3132\r\nEmail: <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a><a href="mailto:sjg@clevelandmetroparks.com"></a>', 'International Outreach Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-04-30 07:34:01', '2010-04-30 12:34:01', '', 153, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/153-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2762, 2, '2013-01-30 09:42:26', '2013-01-30 14:42:26', '<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />AAZK Representatives</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1498" title="norah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/norah-150x150.jpg" alt="norah" width="150" height="150" /> Norah Farnham         <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2758" title="sara_wunder21" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/sara_wunder21.jpg" alt="sara_wunder21" width="150" height="171" /> Sara Wunder Steward\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Purpose</strong></em>\r\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\r\n\r\nThe ICZ evolved from AAZK’s International Outreach Committee, or IOC. A major accomplishment of the IOC was procuring a travel grant which afforded the opportunity for representatives from 7 of the world’s professional zookeeper associations to meet at the AAZK conference in Columbus Ohio, in 2000. . Since this meeting, the ICZ has grown into an incorporated 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, complete with a Constitution, By- Laws, and 6,000 members from 30 countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Mission Statement: </strong>\r\n\r\n\'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.\'\r\n<strong>\r\nVision Statement:</strong>\r\n\r\n\'A global network of zookeepers with the highest standards of professional animal care contributing to a diverse and sustainable natural world where neither wild animals nor their habitats are in danger.\'\r\n\r\n<strong>Current membership of the ICZ:</strong>\r\n- American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n- Association of British &amp; Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n- Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n- Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) (Spain)\r\n- Association Francophone de Soigneurs Animaliers (AFSA) (France)\r\n- Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) (Germany)\r\n- Stichting De Harpij (Netherlands and Belgium)\r\n-Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n-Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Steering Committee:</strong>\r\n\r\nPresident:  Rolf Veehuizen, De Harpij\r\nVice President:  Carsten Knott, BdZ\r\nTreasurer:  Liz Romer, ASZK\r\nSecretary:  Carla Srb, ASZK\r\nAAZK Representative:  Norah Farnham &amp; Sara Wunder Steward\r\nABWAK Representatives:  Richard Barnett &amp; Ross Snipp\r\nAFSA Representatives:   Virginie Roy &amp; Damien Lerasle\r\nAICAS Representative:  Albert Pamies &amp; Raul Cabrera\r\nAKAA Representatives:  Robynn Ingle-Moller &amp; John Werth\r\nBdZ Representative:  Carsten Knott &amp; Irene Tomaschek\r\nDe Harpij Representatives:  Dennis Blomjous\r\nZAP Representatives:  Leo Jonathon Suarez, DVM &amp; Emilia Lastica, DVM\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2759" title="2012_icz_sc" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_icz_sc.jpg" alt="2012_icz_sc" width="571" height="428" />\r\n\r\n<em>Steering Committee in Singapore 2012</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Strategic Plan:</strong></em>\r\nThe ICZ’s course through 2016 will be guided by eight Strategic Directions:\r\n·    Achieve the highest standards of zookeeping globally.\r\n·    To assist zoos in need of improvement.\r\n·    Securing the financial growth and stability needed to implement the ICZ’s strategy.\r\n·    Increasing ICZ\'s visibility and impact.\r\n·    Improving and developing the ICZ, reflecting the needs of zookeepers, zookeeper associations and zoos needing improvement.\r\n·    Developing and delivering ICZ’s core conservation activities.\r\n·    Developing and strengthening ICZ’s external partnerships.\r\n·    Procure and develop a professional administrative management.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming:</strong></em>\r\nThe next ICZ conference will be held in Leipzig, Germany in 2015. Look for exact dates to be announced by Spring 2014.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2760" title="2012_conf_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2012_conf_group.jpg" alt="2012_conf_group" width="700" height="467" />\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information:</strong>\r\nCurrently the two AAZK representatives on the ICZ Steering Committee are Norah Farnham and Sara Wunder Steward. You may contact them at:\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">norah.farnham@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n<a href="mailto:sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">sara.steward@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n\r\nPlease visit the ICZ Website at:  <a href="http://www.iczoo.org">www.iczoo.org</a>', 'International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2013-01-30 09:42:26', '2013-01-30 14:42:26', '', 153, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/153-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1503, 2, '2010-06-23 07:56:47', '2010-06-23 12:56:47', '<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1499" title="icz_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_logo.jpg" alt="icz_logo" width="223" height="169" />AAZK Representatives</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="shane" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/shane.jpg" alt="shane" width="145" height="157" /> Shane Good           <img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1498" title="norah" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/norah-150x150.jpg" alt="norah" width="150" height="150" /> Norah Farnham\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Purpose</strong></em>\r\nThe International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) provides a variety of assistance to our international colleagues, promotes the goals and objectives of AAZK, Inc. on an international level, increases awareness of AAZK, Inc., and enhances communication among the world’s zoo professionals. Functions of the ICZ include hosting a conference every three years, keeper workshops, and helping keepers in developing countries receive access to resources and information.\r\n\r\nThe ICZ evolved from AAZK’s International Outreach Committee, or IOC. A major accomplishment of the IOC was procuring a travel grant which afforded the opportunity for representatives from 7 of the world’s professional zookeeper associations to meet at the AAZK conference in Columbus Ohio, in 2000. . Since this meeting, the ICZ has grown into an incorporated 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, complete with a Constitution, By- Laws, and 6,000 members from 30 countries.\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Mission Statement: </strong>\r\n\r\n\'The ICZ will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.\'\r\n<strong>\r\nVision Statement:</strong>\r\n\r\n\'A global network of zookeepers with the highest standards of professional animal care contributing to a diverse and sustainable natural world where neither wild animals nor their habitats are in danger.\'\r\n\r\nCurrent membership of the ICZ:\r\n- American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)\r\n- Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers (ABWAK)\r\n- Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)\r\n- Asociación Ibérica de Cuidadores de Animales Salvajes (AICAS) (Spain)\r\n- Association Francophone des Soigneurs Animaliers (ASFA) (France)\r\n- Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger (BdZ) (Germany)\r\n- Foundation Harpij (De Harpij) (Netherlands and Belgium)\r\n-Animal Keepers’ Association of Africa (AKAA)\r\n-Zookeepers’ Association of the Philippines (ZAP)\r\n\r\n<strong>ICZ Steering Committee:</strong>\r\n\r\nPresident:  Shane Good, AAZK\r\nVice President:  Pep Xarles, AICAS\r\nTreasurer:  Liz Romer, ASZK\r\nSecretary:  Carla Srb, ASZK\r\nAAZK Representative:  Norah Farnham\r\nABWAK Representatives:  Paul Howse &amp; Richard Barnett\r\nAFSA Representatives:  Mickael Michault &amp; Virginie Roy\r\nAICAS Representative:  Albert Pamies\r\nAKAA Representatives:  Robynn Ingle-Moller &amp; John Werth\r\nBdZ Representative:  Carsten Knott &amp; Irene Tomaschek\r\nDe Harpij Representatives:  Renee Higler &amp; Rolf Veenhuizen\r\nZAP Representatives:  Leo Jonathon Suarez, DVM &amp; Emilia Lastica, DVM\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1500" title="icz_sc" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/icz_sc.jpg" alt="icz_sc" width="800" height="535" /><em>The ICZ Steering Committee and Dr Onnie Byers, Executive Director, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, Strategic Planning Session, Singapore 2010.</em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>\r\n<em><strong>Strategic Plan:</strong></em>\r\nThe ICZ’s course through 2016 will be guided by eight Strategic Directions:\r\n·    Achieve the highest standards of zookeeping globally.\r\n·    To assist zoos in need of improvement.\r\n·    Securing the financial growth and stability needed to implement the ICZ’s strategy.\r\n·    Increasing ICZ\'s visibility and impact.\r\n·    Improving and developing the ICZ, reflecting the needs of zookeepers, zookeeper associations and zoos needing improvement.\r\n·    Developing and delivering ICZ’s core conservation activities.\r\n·    Developing and strengthening ICZ’s external partnerships.\r\n·    Procure and develop a professional administrative management.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Upcoming:</strong></em>\r\nThe next ICZ conference will be held in Singapore in 2012. Look for exact dates to be announced by Spring 2011.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1501" title="conferencegroupphoto" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/conferencegroupphoto.jpg" alt="conferencegroupphoto" width="604" height="266" /><em>2009 ICZ/AAZK Conference, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle</em></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information:</strong>\r\nCurrently the two AAZK representatives on the ICZ Steering Committee are Shane Good and Norah Farnham. Shane serves as President of the ICZ as well as AAZK. You may contact them at:\r\n\r\n<a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>\r\n<a href="mailto:Norah.Farnham@zoo.org">Norah.Farnham@zoo.org</a>\r\n\r\nPlease visit the ICZ Website at:  <a href="http://www.iczoo.org">www.iczoo.org</a>', 'International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '153-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-06-23 07:56:47', '2010-06-23 12:56:47', '', 153, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/153-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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