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Irene ZiakasAny updates-has madiba ever been foundSep 19, 20150
George lightGreat workJul 23, 20151
Rae KokešResearcherHi Gary, if you read the blog I've recently posted you will see we have collared pride male M109, "Madoda", who is one of the 2 named animals in this fundraising effort. The younger male M102, "Madiba", has not been sighted since mid February and is likely to have left the park but I am still hopefully he may be tracked and collared but if not I will be collaring another lioness instead. Many thanks!Apr 26, 20151
Gary HowesBackerGreat news... Good luck.Apr 28, 20150- Rae KokešResearcherHi Gary, if you read the blog I've recently posted you will see we have collared pride male M109, "Madoda", who is one of the 2 named animals in this fundraising effort. The younger male M102, "Madiba", has not been sighted since mid February and is likely to have left the park but I am still hopefully he may be tracked and collared but if not I will be collaring another lioness instead. Many thanks!Apr 26, 20150
- Rae KokešResearcherHi Gary, if you read the blog I've recently posted you will see we have collared pride male M109, "Madoda", who is one of the 2 named animals in this fundraising effort. The younger male M102, "Madiba", has not been sighted since mid February and is likely to have left the park but I am still hopefully he may be tracked and collared but if not I will be collaring another lioness instead. Many thanks!Apr 26, 20150
- Rae KokešResearcherHi Gary, if you read the blog I've recently posted you will see we have collared pride male M109, "Madoda", who is one of the 2 named animals in this fundraising effort. The younger male M102, "Madiba", has not been sighted since mid February and is likely to have left the park but I am still hopefully he may be tracked and collared but if not I will be collaring another lioness instead. Many thanks!Apr 26, 20150
- Gary HowesBackerHi Rate. Been following your updates on FB. I note you have collared three lions to date. However none seem to be the 'wandering' males that could be prone to hunters mentioned in this project. Is it possible to update us on your strategy?Apr 26, 20150
Barbara HirsigerBackerJust makes me happy to think that we are part of saving those magnificent beasts. Thinking of you out there in the wild. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your Lab notes..... just love them. Please pass on our best regards to Steve Chinoy..... from the Swiss gang who lost a camera chip card with hundreds of pix of THE crocodile kill...... and Steve's boys found and returned it 2 days later :-) xoxox BarbaraMar 09, 20151
Jeffrey EsparzaBackerSo amazing. Good luck!Mar 03, 20151
Ian JonesBackerRae, keep up this important work. Hope this small contribution helpsMar 03, 20151
Madeleine ThunBackerGood luck now Rae!Mar 02, 20151- Barbara HirsigerBackerI am so happy for you and the Matusadona Lions !!!! Good luck and lets hope that we all contributed to the long LIFE of those beautiful lions. With love from our whole familyFeb 24, 20151
Celine PurcellBackerKeep up the incredible work, Rae!Feb 24, 20151
nancy williamsBackerGood Luck Rae! I was so impressed with your work and had so much fun with you in Matusadona; I hope the monies keep coming the next week to supply you as needed. Hugs from US.Feb 24, 20151
Megan EastaughffeBackerGood luck with the funding Rae! You are doing a great job, look forward to seeing more updates!!Feb 23, 20151
Angie LedgerBackerFrom Ian XXFeb 21, 20151
Jason P ScheinBackerGood luck!Feb 18, 20151
Oscar JasklowskiBackerWow! That was a powerful video. Best of luck, Rae, you're doing fantastic work!!Feb 17, 20150- Ingrid Fraser BackerHi Rae. We really value all the work you are doing in the Matusadona National Park. Our Favourite place in Zimbabwe. All the best. Allan and Ingrid Fraser. PS See you soon at Changa.Feb 17, 20151
Lorna HarveyBackerGood Luck Rae!!Feb 16, 20150- Rae KokešResearcherThanks a bunch Lorna! Take care! xFeb 16, 20150
Lauren WaterfieldBackerBest of luck Rae!Feb 16, 20151- Rae KokešResearcherThanks so much Lauren! xFeb 16, 20150
- Rae KokešResearcherI can't quite believe the generosity here. THANK YOU. With 3 weeks to go and $900 I'm sure we'll reach the target and collars can be ordered as quickly as next month! If I'm fortune enough to see the amount go above the target this certainly isn't a problem!! Fuel costs stand at c. $600 a month (2 x 200l diesel drums plus transport via boat to the remote camp) so any excess will go towards these costs FYI! THANK YOU!!!Feb 15, 20151
Malia MilsteadBackerI am very proud that my niece (13 yrs. old) has taken up the cause of will spread the word to her young friends, also my sister Carmen "Lita Frazier" Milstead just made a generous donation as well. Spread the word because keeping the conversations informative, factual with a sense of urgency will motivate people to donate!Feb 15, 20151
Carmen FrazierBackerPlease save the lions!Feb 15, 20152- Ceil FrazierBackerMy name is Ceil Frazier (Malia Milstead's niece) . It it's important to save this species and at age 13, I will be devastated by the thought that by the time I'm age 53- all Lions will be extinct...IF we don't do something. I'm doing what I can with my $40 usd donation (my allowance money)Feb 14, 20152
- Rae KokešResearcherHi Ceil, this is so very generous of you. Thank you. And thank you for writing so well exactly why research and conservation measures must be taken now for the species! People like you and your aunt keep projects like this going - you're very special!Feb 15, 20152
Carmen MilsteadBackerSave the African Lion!Feb 14, 20151- nina küblerBackermay you be able to achieve what you are hoping to do!!!Feb 14, 20150
David PlowchalkBackerFrom one scientist to another...great work Rae! We met at Rhino Camp last year when you were passing through. I also got a chance to photograph some collared lions while anchored near Elephant Point which I assume are part of the research project. Best of Luck with your research. Cheers, DavidFeb 14, 20150
Tracey FarrellBackerHi Rae. Hope this helps in cause. Have great memories of Antelope Park and still miss the roar of these amazing animals. TraceFeb 14, 20151- And1Backergood luck!Feb 13, 20151
Anna BradleyBackerGood luck and well done!Feb 13, 20150- Rae KokešResearcherThank SO much Anna!!Feb 14, 20150
- Vanessa FlemingBackerHope this works Rae! xoxoFeb 11, 20151
- Kathleen HowellBackerGood luck with your project. You are doing important work. Thank you for your efforts!Feb 11, 20151
- Martyna BialekBackerGo on Rae!Feb 11, 20151
- Malia MilsteadBackerI've made a donation in Rae Kokes honor and all the lovely lions she is saving with her research! Keep up the good fight mate!!Feb 11, 20150
Tessa BevinsBackerGreat job Rae!Feb 11, 20150- Rae KokešResearcherThanks SO much Tessa!! Come back to Zim soon!Feb 11, 20150
Cindy WuBackerGood luck!Feb 10, 20151
Emily SeidelBackerHi Rae! It isn't much, but I figured it's the least I could do. I'm more than willing to sacrifice a night out in order to see this strapping young lad collared. This broke vet student is pulling for him and his future pride! EmilyFeb 09, 20151- Tyce Winship BackerSo proud of you. You are doing such amazing work keep it up.Feb 09, 20151
- Gary HowesBackerThe documented killing of Bumi's 'last male lion' in 2011 first alerted me to the impact trophy hunting was having on the apex predators in the region. Most recently, The killing of Shepherd, as documented by your research, has convinced me that research and a deeper understanding is absolutely critical. Good luck.Feb 09, 20150
- Rae KokešResearcherHi Gary, so very grateful for your contribution. This will go such a long way if we reach our target. Thank you. Yes sadly Bumi also lost another pride male last year. Two males swam from Matusadona to Bumi around 2012/3 and overtook the pride but one of the males roamed into the neighbouring concession and was shot. Trophy hunting figures have dramatically improved this year in Zimbabwe but there is still a lot to be done and this is why research must be undertaken. Cheers again, RaeFeb 09, 20151
Dominique B FoxBackerPraying for the safety and long lives of Shepards boys! Thank you for all that you are doing to help them Rae! xxFeb 09, 20151- Barbara HirsigerBackerI assume it is for the son of Shepard. This is my birthday money putting to good us. Love, BarbaraFeb 09, 20150
