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		<title>How Contraception Is Aiding Conservation</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lalibela Game Reserve]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With limited space and a delicate balance of predator-to-prey and plant life, population control is an essential aspect of conservation in a game reserve. Lalibela Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has implemented an effective contraceptive strategy for its lions and elephants, adding to its many conservation and community endeavours. ‘Our conservation efforts aim to meet the biological needs of the reserve while caring for the longevity and wellbeing of its animals,’ says Lalibela Conservation Manager Courtney Hicks. The implications of allowing animal populations to grow beyond their viable numbers are not to be taken lightly. ‘Overpopulation quickly leads to the depletion of prey species and the degradation of the habitat. When the numbers are no longer at a sustainable level, we have no choice but to reduce the pressure placed on the environment and other species within the reserve. Contraception allows us to maintain stability, focusing on prevention without disrupting the genetic diversity or social structures of the animals,’ says Hicks. &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Elephants are particularly dependent on complex family systems that determine their behaviour and support their wellbeing. When non-lethal methods are applied to control their numbers, these social dynamics remain intact while maintaining an [...]]]></description>
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