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Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013
Dear Earthwatch Volunteer,
Welcome to the Cheetah Conservation in Namibia expedition and thank you for donating your time to helping save the
wild cheetah. Volunteers like you are the backbone of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)’s programs. When you travel
from your home to CCF, you bring far more than a pair of willing hands. The fresh perspectives and enthusiasm of our
volunteers constantly remind us that, while we work in an isolated environment, others in the world are as committed as
we are to conserving these special predators.
Our volunteers also serve as ambassadors to our local farming community. Your very presence here shows local farmers
that the world is interested in the cheetah’s race for survival, and that, instead of considering cheetahs a threat to their
livelihood, they can view them as part of something more sustainable. People will travel thousands of kilometers to see
these amazing animals in the wild, bringing a much-needed boost to the Namibian economy. In this way, you help us
achieve one of our key goals: to turn our local farmers into conservationists in their own right, all the while helping them
improve their livestock and farm management skills.
This is my passion: to show that cheetahs and humans can live together prosperously. I hope you enjoy the experience of
being part of our team and helping our efforts to conserve the cheetah. We really look forward to meeting you.
Thank you very much for deciding to give CCF your support!
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Laurie Marker
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Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013
Table of Contents
General Information�������������������������������������������� 2
The Research ���������������������������������������������������� 6
Your Destination ������������������������������������������������ 8
Daily Life in the Field���������������������������������������� 10
Accommodations and Food������������������������������ 12
Travel Planning ������������������������������������������������ 14
Travel Tips�������������������������������������������������������� 15
Project Conditions���������������������������������������������17
Safety �������������������������������������������������������������� 19
Project Staff������������������������������������������������������ 21
Recommended Reading���������������������������������� 22
Participant Rights and Responsibilities ���������� 23
Communications���������������������������������������������� 27
Application and Instructions for Work Visa ������ 28
Message from Earthwatch�������������������������������� 30
Images © Earthwatch, CCF, Dr. Laurie Marker, Malcolm Budden, Vicky Potts
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 1
General Information
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia
Earthwatch Scientist: Dr. Laurie Marker Expedition Dates:
Research Site: The Cheetah Conservation Fund’s Team 1: Feb. 17 – Mar. 3, 2013
International Research and Education Centre, Otjiwarongo, Team 2: Mar. 17 – Mar 31, 2013
central-north Namibia
Team 3: May 26 – June 9, 2013
Team 4: June 9 – June 23, 2013
Team 5: June 23 – July 7, 2013
Rendezvous and departure information is
Team 6: July 14 – July 28, 2013
available in the print version of the briefing
only. Team 7: July 28 – Aug. 11, 2013
Team 8: Aug. 11 – Aug. 25, 2013
Team 9: Aug. 25 – Sept. 8, 2013
Team 10: Oct. 13 – Oct. 27, 2013
Team 11: Nov. 10 – Nov. 24, 2013
Team 12: Dec. 1 – Dec. 15, 2013
2 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013
trip planner
To do immediately Book travel arrangements (see the Travel Planning
Book an appointment with a doctor; you’ll need him section, pg. 14, for details).
or her to sign the Health section of your Earthwatch If you plan to purchase additional travel insurance,
Participation Form. note that some policies require purchase when
Make sure you understand and agree to your expedition is booked (see the Insurance
Earthwatch policies and participant responsibilities section, pg. 21, for more information).
(see pg. 24). If traveling internationally, make sure your passport
Note: If you have signed up for an expedition within is current and obtain a visa for your destination
90 days of the start date, you must return your fully country, if necessary (see the Passports and Visas
completed volunteer forms as soon as possible. section, pg. 17, for more details).
Make sure you have all the necessary vaccinations
90 days prior to expedition for your project site (see the Health Information
Complete and return your volunteer forms. Below section, pg. 20).
are the specific forms required for this expedition: Bring your level of fitness up to the standards
Earthwatch Participation Form for Adults required (see Project Conditions, pg. 18).
Travel Form
60 days prior to expedition
European volunteers can download forms on: Review the packing list (pg. 4) to make sure you
www.earthwatch.org/europe/volunteerforms have all the clothing, personal supplies, and
U.S./North American volunteers can download equipment needed.
forms at: www.earthwatch.org/volunteerforms
30 days prior to expedition
Australian volunteers can download forms on:
Leave the Earthwatch 24-hour helpline number
www.earthwatch.org/australia/expeditions/
with a friend or relative (see the inside back cover).
volunteer_forms/
Leave copies of your passport, visa, and airline
Japanese volunteers can download forms on:
tickets with a friend or relative.
www.earthwatch.jp/getinvolved/condition/
formdownload-i.html Confirm your travel arrangements.
Pay any outstanding balance on your expedition.
Read this expedition briefing thoroughly. It provides the most accurate information available at
the time of your Earthwatch scientist’s project planning, and will likely answer any questions you
have about the project. However, please also keep in mind that research requires improvisation,
and you may need to be flexible. Research plans evolve in response to new findings, as well as
to unpredictable factors such as weather, equipment failure, and travel challenges. To enjoy your
expedition to the fullest, remember to expect the unexpected, be tolerant of repetitive tasks, and
try to find humor in difficult situations. If there are any major changes in the research plan or field
logistics, Earthwatch will make every attempt to keep you well informed before you go into the field.
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 3
expedition packing checklist
Required Items Coat or heavy fleece, gloves, and warm hat (winter
teams)
General
Sweater/jumper (winter teams)
This expedition briefing
Photocopies of your passport, flight itinerary, and Clothing/Footwear for Leisure
credit cards in case the originals are lost or stolen; At least one set of clothing to keep clean for end of
the copies should be packed separately from the expedition
original documents
Shorts
Passport and/or visa (if necessary)
T-shirts or quick-drying, lightweight short-sleeved
Certification of vaccination (if necessary) shirts
Documentation for travel by minors (if necessary) Sandals and/or tennis shoes
(see Volunteers Under 18 Years of Age in the Travel
One nicer set of clothing for visiting farms and other
Tips section, pg. 17)
outings
Clothing/Footwear for Fieldwork Light rain jacket for summer (October-April)
Earthwatch T-shirt Warm clothes and layers for cool to freezing nights
Lightweight, quick-drying, long-sleeved shirts (think and early mornings
layering) Sleepwear
Lightweight, quick-drying pants
Field Supplies
Waterproof hiking boots or other sturdy shoes with
Small daypack/rucksack
ankle support and thick soles to protect against
thorns Drybag or plastic sealable bags (good for
protecting equipment like cameras from dust,
Wide-brimmed hat for sun protection
humidity, and water)
Heavy-duty work gloves
4 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013
Insect repellent spray Camera, film or memory card(s), extra camera
Two one-liter water bottles battery
Sunglasses with a strap Optional Items
Binoculars (10 x 40 are best for viewing wildlife, Earplugs
though less powerful binoculars will also work)
Flip flops to wear back and forth to the showers
Watch
Field or travel guides for Namibia
Headlamp and/or flashlight with extra batteries and
Pocket knife (e.g., Leatherman) packed in your
extra bulb
checked baggage, NOT your carry-on
Bedding and Bathing Antibacterial gel or lotion (good for cleaning hands
Note: Towels, mosquito nets and bed linens will be while in the field)
supplied. Hand lotion to carry in your backpack
Facial tissue (Kleenex)
Personal Supplies
Personal reading material, art supplies, journal, pen,
Personal toiletries (biodegradable soaps and
etc. for travel and down time
shampoos are encouraged)
CCF Wish List items—this is completely voluntary,
Personal first-aid kit (e.g. anti-diarrhea pills,
and above and beyond your contribution through
antibiotics, antiseptic, itch-relief, pain reliever,
Earthwatch, but please see www.cheetah.org if you
bandages, blister covers, etc.) and personal
are willing to bring items from our wish list into the
medications
field.
Sunscreen lotion with SPF 30 or higher
Note: Required and optional items lists are accurate
Travel alarm clock (battery operated or wind-up) to the best of Earthwatch’s knowledge at the time of
publication.
Miscellaneous
Spending money
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 5
The Research
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia
and to develop and teach management techniques to
make that coexistence possible.
The Research
CCF researchers tackle the conservation of wild cheetahs
from many different angles. We must understand the
needs of farmers, the habitats in which cheetahs thrive,
and the animals themselves.
Clinic and lab: At our clinic, we help wild cheetahs one
animal at a time. People bring injured cheetahs in for care;
we perform a thorough health analysis of each animal,
rehabilitate it, and, if possible, release it back into the
wild. To date, we have returned over 600 cheetahs to their
natural habitats, and those that aren’t well enough to return
stay in spacious, natural-setting pens under the care
of our staff and volunteers. In the lab, we autopsy dead
cheetahs for research purposes.
Cheetahs in the wild: We also keep watch on cheetahs
beyond the CCF fences. Some animals have radio-
telemetry or satellite collars, which we use to track and
understand their movements. We identify individual
cheetahs using DNA analysis, which also lets us estimate
the size of the cheetah population. Trained dogs locate
cheetah scat (feces) from which we obtain DNA samples
and the hair of prey species, so that we can study what
cheetahs prefer to eat.
Habitat: We collect data on the areas where most wild
cheetahs live. We monitor game populations by counting
The Story animals along roads and at water holes; survey the
Namibia is home to more cheetahs than any other country. vegetation; analyze the soil, and maintain weather records.
But the wild cheetah population declined significantly in We compare new data to the baseline data we collected
the past 40 years, and the survival of the species depends on the same areas, which helps us determine how well
on how peacefully it can live with humans. Most wild and for how long these habitats can support cheetahs.
cheetahs—about 90 percent—live on livestock farmlands
outside protected reserves, and in Namibia, the landowner Land management and farmer training: To truly protect
can legally kill wildlife on his or her property. While farmers cheetahs, we need the support of local farmers, who often
have become more aware of cheetah conservation and see cheetahs simply as threats to their livestock. So, we
more willing to collaborate with conservation organizations, work to develop practices that allow farmers to coexist
we still can do more ensure the cheetah’s long-term with cheetahs and other predators: predator-proof fencing
survival. and non-lethal predator control methods, such as trained
livestock guard dogs. We also operate a model farm
On this project, you’ll work with us at the Cheetah on CCF land, which allows us to develop and test land
Conservation Fund (CCF), an organization dedicated to management techniques. And we extend our educational
the survival of wild cheetahs. CCF works with farmers efforts beyond local farmers: we offer training courses and
and communities in Namibia to help them recognize the hands-on conservation experiences to students, teachers,
importance of coexistence with predators like cheetahs,
6 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013
and researchers from throughout the cheetah’s range and Animal care: You’ll get to help our staff care for resident
the world. cheetahs. You can choose to feed the cheetahs (which
The encroachment of bush on open savannah, where involves handling large pieces of meat), and help clean
cheetahs hunt, presents another land-management threat. cheetah pens and maintain fences. Dog-lovers may
We have developed a project to harvest the bush and particularly enjoy the work of caring for CCF’s Anatolian
mold it into eco-friendly fire logs that are sold as Bushblok shepherds and Kangals, which we breed and train (with
in Namibia and abroad; this project has created jobs for the help of resident herding dogs) and then donate to
over 30 local people and has received several awards. farmers to guard their livestock.
Cheetah ecology: You may help survey vegetation
How You Will Help transects, review photos of wild cheetah habitats, and
enter data for studies of cheetah populations.
Primary tasks:
Data entry, scanning, and office work: While it may not be Secondary tasks
glamorous, office work is one of the most valuable tasks Biological sampling: You may have the chance to observe
you’ll do for CCF. Our field studies and veterinary clinic CCF staff when they take blood and skin samples and
procedures produce a continuous stream of data and body measurements from cheetahs under anesthesia.
notes, which are a major challenge to keep up with. You You could also help collect scats from cheetahs and other
will make a huge impact by helping to process our data predators for genetic and hormonal research.
and manage our documents.
Education assistance: CCF presents interactive
Ecosystem assessment: You will count game—most educational programs for groups from primary schools,
commonly, various antelope species (oryx, kudu, red secondary schools, and colleges around Namibia. You
hartebeest, eland, steenbok, and duiker), as well as may assist CCF staff with these programs and with
warthog and jackal—from vehicles or hides at waterholes. walking tours around the CCF center and cheetah pens.
You may also spot some of the less frequently visible
Cheetah studbook: You may enter data in the International
species, which include cheetah, leopard, giraffe, zebra,
Cheetah Studbook, a registry of all cheetahs in captivity
rhino, brown hyena, aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine, and
worldwide.
caracal and serval (both types of wild cat).
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 7
Your Destination
About Namibia
Namibia, the last stronghold of the wild cheetah, is a and a variety of birds. The nearest town, Otjiwarongo—
large, sparsely populated country on Africa’s southwest approximately 45 kilometers (30 miles) to the east—has
coast. It has enjoyed nearly two decades of stability about 20,000 residents, and offers a prime jumping-off
since achieving independence from South Africa in 1990. point from which to visit many of Namibia’s most well-
English is Namibia’s national language, though many known nature reserves.
people also speak Afrikaans and German (Germany One of these, Etosha National Park (www.
occupied the country before South Africa). Today Namibia etoshanationalpark.co.za/) , has become a favorite
is a peaceful country, and cattle, goat, and sheep ranching destination for participants in the Cheetah Conservation
dominate the land. Throughout much of the country’s ranch in Namibia project. The park hosts over 100 mammal
land, native wildlife coexists with livestock. Visit www. species, including the endangered black rhinoceros
namibiatourism.com.na for more information on Namibia. and one of only two known groups of desert-dwelling
The Cheetah Conservation Foundation is based on a elephants (and also some of the tallest elephants in
7,000-hectare (14,000-acre) farm called Elandsvreugde, Africa). The park’s avian life will delight any birdwatcher:
which means “Eland’s Joy,” in north-central Namibia. Many visitors may spot many species of lark, hornbill, finch,
animals call this pastoral landscape home: cheetahs, of falcon, and a huge variety of other birds.
course, as well as other wild cats, many antelope species,
8 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013Recreational Day
You’ll have a recreation day on your trip, during which the
staff at CCF can organize an overnight outing to Etosha
National Park, run and managed by an independent
operator. On this trip, a guide generally takes volunteers
from CCF to Etosha in a comfortable van. The guide can
tailor the stops and game drives to volunteer interests,
but the usual sights include the Okaukuejo and Halali
waterholes (excellent spots for animal-watching), and
drives through areas of the park that might include
Leeubron, Sueva, Salvadora, Gemsbokvlakte, Nebrownii,
Olifantsbad, Rietfontein and Goas. Volunteers then
typically overnight at one of the camps or lodges inside
the park, near a waterhole that provides the opportunity
for nighttime game-viewing. The group then drives back to
CCF the next day, arriving in time for dinner.
This outing costs approximately N$2,000 to N$5,000
per person (approximately $300 to $730 USD; prices
and exchange rate are subject to change), depending
on the number of team members going and type of
accommodations booked. This price generally includes
round-trip transportation, park entrance fees, overnight
accommodations in a shared room, and breakfast. Please
note that CCF and Earthwatch are not responsible for the
Etosha experience.
Naturally, cultural sensitivity is important when coming
to a foreign country. Things will differ from in your home
country, and using common sense, accepting others,
and showing respect, patience, and good humor will help
you to enjoy these differences and make them part of a
rich experience. We look forward to welcoming you to this
beautiful and wild part of the world.
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 9Daily Life in the Field
Plans and Policies
As an Earthwatcher, you’ll partner with CCF staff members
to receive all the training necessary for the various
research tasks. As described in the Research section (pg.
6), your main tasks will include a wide variety of ecosystem
assessment support activities and cheetah care (as
needed); on all tasks, you’ll work directly with CCF staffers.
Much of the volunteer work involves computer data entry,
and a basic knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and
word processing helps, though you’ll receive instruction if
needed. Once comfortable with your tasks, you may work
at them independently. Staff members will always be close
by to answer questions and offer guidance.
The Earthwatch scientist and/or field staff will give
your team a more detailed onsite project briefing when
you arrive.
Recreational Time: Each volunteer will have one
recreational day (Sunday) and, likely, a half-day on
Saturday, unless project requirements demand a full day’s
work on Saturday. CCF can arrange only one off-site
activity: the weekend at Etosha National Park (see Your
Destination, pg. 8, for details). If you wish to arrange other
activities or trips, please plan these independently and
schedule them for either before or after the expedition.
Earthwatch Recreational Time Policy
Project staff will generally accompany participants from the rendezvous to the end of the expedition. For recreational
days, when no research activities are scheduled, Earthwatch scientists will offer either a team activity or a
range of recreational activities that comply with Earthwatch standards. Participants may also remain at project
accommodations. Those who pursue other options must sign a release form.
If there is a period of time during a regular research day when no research activities are scheduled, adult participants
may leave the project site on their own; they will have to sign out first. Unless contacted for help, project staff will not
search for a participant unless he or she fails to appear the following morning or for the next scheduled research
activity.
Earthwatch will assess the general risks of adult participants leaving the project site, but cannot guarantee
participant safety or an awareness of all issues. In some cases, due to local conditions, adult participants may have
to stay at the project site during recreational time, which will be clearly communicated on site.
10 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013ITINERARY AND DAILY SCHEDULE
Weather and research needs can lead to changes in Day 6: Friday
the daily schedule. We appreciate your cooperation and
Time of Day Activity
understanding.
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
Day 1: Sunday: Rendezvous in Windhoek at noon; travel
Pen maintenance, scat walk, dog care,
to CCF (about a 3.5 hour drive). Dinner at CCF at 6 p.m. 8:00 a.m.
or data/document management
Day 2: Monday Cheetah feeding, field survey,
9:30 a.m. rhino tracking, or data/document
Time of Day Activity
management
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
1:00 p.m. Lunch
8:00 a.m. Orientation Cheetah feeding, field survey, dog
Tour of CCF’s International Cheetah 2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. care, or data/document management
Research and Education Centre 6:00 p.m. Dinner
1:00 p.m. Lunch 7:00 p.m. Circuit game count
Cheetah feeding, field survey, dog
2:00 p.m.
care, or data/document management
Day 7: Saturday
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Time of Day Activity
Days 3 and 4: Tuesday and Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Breakfast
Pen maintenance, scat walk, dog care,
Time of Day Activity 8:00 a.m.
or data/document management
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
Cheetah feeding, field survey, or data/
Pen maintenance, scat walk, dog care, document management; OR depart for
8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
or data/document management Etosha National Park (optional and at
Cheetah feeding, field survey, additional cost)
9:30 a.m. rhino tracking, or data/document 1:00 p.m. Lunch
management
2:00 p.m. Recreational time
1:00 p.m. Lunch
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Cheetah feeding, field survey, dog
2:00 p.m.
care, or data/document management
4:00 p.m. Field game count Day 8: Sunday, Recreational day
6:00 p.m. Dinner Time of Day Activity
On Wednesday, you’ll also have a water hole count 11:00 a.m. Brunch
briefing and orientation at 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Return from Etosha (if applicable)
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Day 5: Thursday
Time of Day Activity Days 9 – 14: Monday – Saturday: Similar daily schedule
5:00 a.m. Quick breakfast; deploy to water holes as previous week, but without the 12-hour water hole
6:00 a.m. Twelve-hour water hole count count.
6:00 p.m. Pickup at water holes; return to CCF Day 15: Sunday: Breakfast at 7:00 a.m., then depart CCF
7:00 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 a.m.
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 11Accommodations and Food
About Your Home in the Field
Sleeping Electricity
Volunteers stay in two-person rondavels, traditional All energy is by means of solar panels and a generator.
circular African dwellings with conical thatched roofs, The generator is usually turned on at 7:15 a.m. and
located within the field site. Each rondavel is furnished turned off at 10:30 p.m. Volunteers can bring along small
with two single beds, a wardrobe, a sink with cold running electronic equipment with low power usage, such as
water, and a lamp. Couples can be accommodated electronic cameras, iPods, shavers, etc. Do not bring high-
together, while all other volunteers are matched with energy items like hair dryers. Electronic equipment should
same-gender teammates. The rondavels are not air- be able to operate on 220-240 volts; if not, you will need a
conditioned or heated. transformer. Plugs have three round prongs, as indicated
in the picture to the right (the correct adaptor plug in white
Bathroom facilities is next to a standard U.S. plug in black). You can buy
Bring your own toiletries and basic personal supplies, adaptors at the airport in Johannesburg. U.S. volunteers:
although you can purchase some supplies at stores in items that run on 110 or 120 volts
town if needed. Unisex bathrooms with flush toilets and cannot be used at CCF without
showers are attached to the kitchen area, a short walk a transformer, or they will be
from the rondavels. Solar hot water is available, but may damaged and may cause injury.
be limited. Water in general is very limited, so please use For additional information, see
it wisely. www.kropla.com/electric2.htm.
Beds are single-sized with a solid base and mattress; Internet and other communications
bedding and mosquito nets are provided. Bedding is
made from a cotton-mix fabric and consists of one pillow, Internet access is very limited and is only available at the
one pillow case, one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and one main administration building. Connection to the Internet
blanket. One bath towel and one hand towel are also is via satellite, access is unreliable, and bandwidth is
provided. Volunteers are responsible for washing their own minimal. For these reasons, we ask all staff and volunteers
bedding and for keeping their rondavels clean. to refrain from personal Internet and email usage during
12 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013the business day. Internet and email
access for personal use is available
outside of business hours.
Facilities and amenities
Nearby the volunteer rondavels is the
CCF staff dormitory. The laundry facility
is located there, along with a common
room that volunteers are welcome to share.
The common room contains a TV with a
satellite connection and a large collection
of popular books and DVDs. Many staff
and volunteers often gather in the common
room after dinner to watch a TV program or
DVD together.
Services and restaurants
within walking distance
CCF’s center is approximately 45
kilometers (28 miles) from Otjiwarongo in a
fairly remote bush location, and transport to
and from town for non-business purposes
is not possible. There are no restaurants,
shopping, or cultural attractions within
walking distance. The center does have
a gift shop and a library with numerous tea are always available free of charge, but you must buy
environmental, scientific, and wildlife-oriented titles. your own alcohol* and soft drinks. Soft drinks and snacks
are available at the CCF gift shop.
Food *The excessive consumption of alcohol and its effects
Below are examples of the foods you might expect in the (e.g., hangovers on work days), are not tolerated by
field. Orders will be taken 24 hours in advance. Please CCF or Earthwatch, or in public places while you are
bear in mind that variety depends on availability. This list is representing CCF and Earthwatch. The legal drinking age
intended to provide a general idea of food types, but it is in Namibia is 18.
very important that volunteers be flexible.
Breakfast: Cold cereal, milk, yogurt, bread, jam, porridge Special Dietary Requirements
Lunch: Salad, light meals (such as quiche, sandwiches, Please alert Earthwatch to any special dietary
pasta) requirements (e.g., vegetarian or vegan diets, diabetes,
lactose intolerance, nut or other food allergies) as soon
Dinner: Meat entrée (chicken, beef, pork, game meat, or as possible, and note them in the space provided on
fish), starch (potatoes, pasta, or rice), cooked vegetables, your volunteer forms. Accommodating special diets is not
salad, occasionally cake or cookies for dessert. guaranteed and can be very difficult due to availability of
Snacks: Biscuits, fruit (other snacks can be bought in food, location of field sites, and other local conditions.
Otjiwarongo at your own expense)
Beverages: Water (safe to drink from tap), juice, coffee and
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 13Travel Planning
Rendezvous and Departure Information
The rendezvous and departure information for this project has been removed from this web version of the expedition
briefing. It is only available in the printed version of the briefing. Please do not make any travel arrangements to join
an expedition without having full and up-to-date travel information from Earthwatch. Full rendezvous details, including
places and times are available from Earthwatch upon request prior to registration for an expedition. Please use the
“Contact Us” button on the top right-hand corner of the website to get in touch with an Earthwatch representative, who
will be very happy to help you.
14 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013Travel Tips
Suggestions for the Road
Luggage We suggest you bring some ZAR with you if traveling via
Lost and delayed luggage: Lost luggage is a recurrent a South African airport. You can exchange money at the
problem, particularly when flying via Johannesburg. airport or at banks in Windhoek or Otjiwarongo. There are
Windhoek International Airport does send late-arriving also ATMs in both Windhoek and Otjiwarongo, which take
bags to CCF, and they usually arrive within the next day or most bank cards and international credit cards (preferably
two. But make sure to carry any personal essentials and MasterCard or Visa). ATMs are limited outside of major
an extra set of field clothes in carry-on luggage should towns. The U.S. dollar can be exchanged for either ZAR
your baggage get lost and take several days to catch up. or N$ at any bank or at the airport. Windhoek has private
exchange (bureau de change) facilities. Do not change
Have any lost luggage sent to: money illegally; there is no benefit to it.
Cheetah Conservation Fund A taxi from the airport to Windhoek will cost approximately
c/o CCF Bush Pty Ltd N$200 (approximately US$30 at the time this was written).
1603 Hatting Street It is customary to tip taxi drivers 10% of the fare, and a
Otjiwarongo small gratuity is also appropriate for porters. Tipping is not
General considerations: Do not bring more luggage than expected in most restaurants (only in upscale restaurants,
you can carry and handle on your own. Many airlines have if a service charge has not already been added to the bill).
strict baggage policies. Please check with your airline(s) Keep any receipts, as you can claim a refund of the VAT at
on baggage weight limits, liquid restrictions, fees for the airport when you leave.
checked baggage, etc.
Laundry facilities are available at CCF. Also, please leave
Your Destination
behind as little as you can. Volunteers are occasionally Language: English is the official language; however, most
asked to bring supplies needed by CCF if they have residents speak Afrikaans and/or tribal languages. The
space in their luggage. Please contact info@cheetah.org if project is conducted in English.
you are willing to assist with this. Cultural considerations: Don’t show excessive skin; CCF’s
Transferring luggage: If you will be taking an international policy advises against bikini tops, cropped tops, small
flight with one or more connections within the country of tank tops, low-cut pants, etc. T-shirts and shorts that come
your destination, you must collect any checked bags at to at least mid-thigh are fine. In town and when visiting
the airport where you first arrive in the destination country. other farms, dress is more conservative; women may wear
After proceeding through customs, recheck your luggage casual trousers or medium-length skirts or dresses, while
before flying on to your final destination. men should wear button-down shirts and casual trousers.
Time zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours, Daylight Savings Time
Money Matters (Sept – April) +1. For time worldwide with GMT/UTC, see
Local currency: The Namibian dollar (N$) and South www.worldtimeserver.com.
African rand (ZAR) are both used interchangeably and at Telephone dialing codes: When calling Namibia from
an equivalent value in Namibia (but please note that N$ another country, dial the country’s international dialing
are not generally accepted in South Africa). code, followed by (264) and the number. When calling
Personal funds: Carry some extra money for any within Namibia, omit the (264) and dial (0). When calling
expenses before and after the expedition. You’ll also have another country from Namibia, dial (00), followed by the
the opportunity to make purchases during the expedition, other country’s country code and the number. Note: you
such as drinks, snacks, and locally made handcrafts. should check with your cell phone provider to obtain
CCF has a souvenir shop that also sells bottled water and any carrier-specific dialing codes you may need; many
soft drinks (N$10 per can). The CCF shop accepts VISA providers have dialing procedures that may differ in whole
and MasterCard. You’ll also have shopping opportunities or in part from these directions. For additional information,
in Otjiwarongo and Windhoek. see www.kropla.com/dialcode.htm.
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 15PASSPORTS AND VISAS
Will You Need a Passport? When you receive your work visa (typically two pages),
Most volunteers traveling from outside Namibia will you will see that the names of all the volunteers on your
require a passport valid for at least six months beyond team are listed on page 2 (with one team member’s
the dates of travel. name randomly listed at the top of page 1). This is
common practice and does not mean that the people
Will You Need a Visa? listed on the visa have to travel together. It also does not
Earthwatch volunteers participating in the Cheetah matter whether or not your name is listed on page 1. The
Conservation in Namibia expedition must obtain a important thing is that your name and passport number
Namibian work visa, specific to volunteers of three are listed on page 2.
months or less, before joining the team. As a last resort, if you have not received the work visa
As this particular visa may only be obtained within before you begin your travel, you will need to enter
Namibia, you will need to apply for it through the Namibia as a tourist and therefore need to obtain a
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Both the cost and tourist visa upon arrival. Citizens of the U.S., most of the
acquisition of this visa will be the responsibility of the EU, Australia, and Canada may obtain their tourist visa
volunteer. The cost of this visa is currently US$130, on arrival in Namibia. However, citizens of other countries
payable directly to CCF. The fee may be paid in advance should check with their travel agent or a visa agency
by bank transfer to CCF’s account. Please contact CCF for specific visa and entry requirements. If you can’t
for payment instructions and additional payment options. obtain a tourist visa upon arrival due to your citizenship,
you MUST have your work visa ahead of your arrival in
Along with this fee, you will need to submit three items:
Namibia; please contact Heike Stackmann at CCF for
1) A completed application form 3-1/003 (see pg. 31) more information.
2) A copy of your passport If your work visa is delayed, and you have entered
3) A copy of your highest qualification/training Namibia on a tourist visa, you will proceed to the project
certificate, or a copy of your CV/resume (no specific with your team members. You will still need to have a
qualifications are necessary to participate in this trip) work visa issued. Once issued, Heike will send a hard
copy of the work visa to you at CCF and you will then
You will need to email these three items to Heike present it to immigration when you leave Namibia.
Stackmann at ccfinfo@iway.na. Please include
Earthwatch, team number and start date in the subject Volunteers Under 18 Years of Age
line, and your full name in the body of the email. You In an effort to prevent international child abduction,
will receive a confirmation email once your application many governments have procedures at entry and
is received. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt exit points to protect minors. Thus, if a minor will be
within seven days, please resend your application. traveling with only one guardian or alone, he or she
For your convenience, CCF has compiled detailed may need a notarized letter from all legal guardians
instructions on how to apply for this visa and provided stating that the minor may travel unaccompanied or in
a partially completed application form with the standard the presence of a single guardian. If necessary, this
information already filled out. Both have been sent with letter must give an explanation for why only one parent
this expedition briefing (see pg. 31). It will take four to five or someone other than a parent is signing the letter. For
weeks for a visa application to be processed, so please example, if one parent is deceased, only one parent
initiate this process as soon as possible. has legal guardianship, or someone other than the
parents are legal guardians, the letter should state that.
Typically, a work visa will not be approved until very
Airlines may also have documentation requirements
shortly before the start of your expedition. Once the work
for unaccompanied minors, e.g. a birth certificate or a
visa is approved, it then takes a few days to be issued.
notarized letter like the one described above.
Once issued, CCF will send the visa to you by email. You
will need to print out the visa in its entirety and present Important: Requirements of specific countries and airlines
it to passport control, along with your passport, upon vary and change frequently. You must keep informed
arrival in Namibia. Please be sure to have email and of the requirements on your own to avoid problems at
printer access in the days prior to your team start date, immigration. If the minor is refused entry into a country or
and be sure to let Heike know if you will be traveling or onto a flight because of lack of documentation, there is
on holiday during that time. nothing Earthwatch can do to help.
16 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013Project Conditions
The Field Environment
Please show this section to a doctor when he/she Summer (Nov. – Mar.)
is completing the Health section of your Earthwatch Humidity 30 – 50%
Participation Form. Be sure to discuss vaccination Temperature range 14 – 35 °C/59 – 95 °F
requirements with the doctor well in advance of your Rainfall 2 – 8 cm/0.8 – 3.1 in
departure date. See the Health Information section
Winter (May – Sept.)
(pg. 20) for vaccination information.
Humidity 20 – 30%
To the doctor: Temperature range 6 – 30 °C/43 – 86 °F
Rainfall 0
This patient has volunteered to join a field research
team that has specific physical demands of which
you and the patient should be aware. We need your
accurate evaluation of this patient’s ability to meet the
conditions detailed below in order to care for his or her Eligibility Requirements
health and safety, and to assess that he or she can All participants must be able, independently or with the
participate fully and effectively. assistance of a companion, to:
Follow verbal and/or visual instructions.
General Conditions Enjoy being outdoors all day in all types of weather
in the presence of wild animals, domestic animals,
The information that follows is as accurate as possible, but
insects, dust, and grasses.
please keep in mind that conditions may change.
Tolerate 30°C (85°F) heat and some humidity.
The research area is dry and dusty and can be very
hot in summer (November – March). Temperatures Sit for up to seven hours per day during office work
may exceed 100°F/38°C. Evenings are usually cool. and game drives (sometime bumpy terrain), and for 12
Adequate precautions should be taken year round to hours in a small, confined hide on one day during the
avoid overexposure to the sun. If you go to other farms water hole count.
to pick up captured cheetahs, you could spend most of Walk up to three miles every day, and hike for up to
the day in direct sun. Winter days (May – August) may still three hours on mostly flat, sandy, rocky, bushy, or
be warm, but nights and early mornings may drop below thorny terrain, but not every day.
freezing. The rainy season is October – April.
Lift and carry cages with cats, weighing up to 70
The terrain is flat, shrubby ranch land with scattered kg/150 lbs for short distances with the help of others.
hills, ranging in altitude from 1,370 – 1,675 meters (4,500
Climb in and out of high-step safari vehicles and
– 5,500 feet). Dense, thorny bushes are common, and
pickup trucks with good balance and dexterity every
insects are prevalent, particularly in the rainy season.
day.
conditions Concentrate continually using short- and long-
distance sight from a moving vehicle and have good
Fall (March – May) night vision.
Humidity 20 – 30% Bend, reach, and handle basic tools for varying
Temperature range 9 – 28 °C/46.4 – 82.4 °F construction work for up to four hours, but not every
Rainfall 0 – 8 cm/0 – 3.1 in day.
Spring (Sept. – Nov.) Tolerate feeding practices of a working farm and
caring for carnivores, which includes feeding
Humidity 30 – 50%
carnivores animal parts that are slaughtered on site or
Temperature range 10 – 30 °C/50 – 86 °F
purchased nearby.
Rainfall 0 – 4 cm/0 – 1.6 in
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 17POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Hazard Type Associated Risks and Precautions
Traffic moves on the left side of the road. Road hazards may include fast and reckless drivers, livestock,
wildlife, pedestrians, rain, poorly maintained roads, and tire punctures from thorns. Road conditions are
generally good in urban areas. The road from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo is well-maintained tarmac, and the
road from Otjiwarongo to CCF is well-maintained gravel. Other roads may be dirt, gravel, or corrugated, and
Transportation
may be very bumpy, dusty, sandy, muddy, and/or slippery. Some vehicles may travel off-road. We avoid
driving at night, with the possible exception of evening game drives. You may work from the open back of a
four-wheel-drive truck with a safety railing and/or roll bar while the vehicle is in motion. Volunteers will not drive
and must wear seatbelts whenever available.
Paths within the CCF site itself are generally solid and clear, but in the bush there are uneven surfaces,
overhanging trees (including acacias), and holes dug by wildlife. Acacia thorns may penetrate or become
Walking/ lodged in the soles of shoes, so wear tough footwear during fieldwork that also provides ankle support. Team
Terrain members should wear long, sturdy trousers when working in the field to avoid scratches from thorns and
insect bites. Walk slowly and carefully and be aware of your surroundings at all times. A few plants in the area
are poisonous, but they are only harmful if eaten; do not touch or eat anything you are unfamiliar with.
There are inherent risks in working with cheetahs and guard dogs. Always follow staff instructions. Other
potentially dangerous animals in the research area include baboons, hyenas, warthogs, and leopards, and
at Etosha (on the recreational day) you may also see elephants, rhinos, lions, zebras, antelope, and other
animals. You cannot leave the vehicle at Etosha unless in specific safety zones. Heed staff instructions without
fail and be aware of your surroundings.
Biting and stinging insects, including bees and mosquitoes, are present. If you are allergic to bee stings,
insect bites, etc., bring appropriate medications (e.g., at least two Epi-kits, antihistamines), carry them with
you at all times and inform project staff of their location.
Animals/ Snakes, ticks, spiders, and scorpions live in the area, but encounters are rare. Team members should
Insects wear long trousers and check themselves and their clothes for ticks daily. If a tick is found, remove it using
fine-point tweezers, grasping the tick as close to its mouth as possible, slowly pulling the tick straight out;
immediately wash the area with soapy water. Snakes are seen most often in the summer and there are a
number of venomous varieties, though the chance of encounter is low. If a snake is encountered, do not touch
or disturb it and inform a staff member of its location.
Insect-borne diseases in Namibia include malaria, dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis, African sleeping sickness,
and plague. Volunteers are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites, which can transmit diseases.
Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts, socks, and insect repellent, especially during the dusk and dawn
hours when these insects are most active. See the Safety section (pg. 20) for more information.
The sun can be very hot in Namibia, especially in the summer months (November – March), so it is important
to avoid overexposure. Use high-SPF (30+) sunscreen, wear protective clothing, including a wide-brimmed
Climate/
hat and long pants and sleeves, and drink plenty of water throughout the day in order to prevent sunburn,
Weather
dehydration or sun or heat stroke. Do not overexert yourself, especially when jetlagged or tired, take regular
breaks as needed, and inform a staff member if feeling tired or ill.
The altitude is not high enough to cause serious problems, but may cause dizziness, headaches, or other
Altitude/ minor symptoms when volunteers first arrive. The dry, dusty atmosphere may affect those with allergies,
Atmosphere contact lenses, or skin conditions. The combination of low humidity and elevation can increase risk of
dehydration, so be sure to drink plenty of water.
You may help with road or pen maintenance, which may involve using basic hand tools. Use care and
Project Tasks/ concentration, and protective gear as appropriate, when using these tools. Always heed staff instructions and
Equipment be aware of your surroundings and the presence of those around you. Please make sure your tetanus shot is
current.
Namibia is a reasonably safe country; however, walking alone at night is not permitted primarily because
Personal of potential animal encounters. Theft is not common at CCF as long as reasonable precautions are taken,
Security such as locking up valuables. Rondavels have locks and some valuables may be kept in the office safe upon
request, although it is always best practice to leave unnecessary valuables at home.
Political/Social/ Please see Cultural Considerations in the Travel Tips section (pg. 16). Also, homosexuality is not widely
Cultural accepted in Namibia, and signs of affection in public between partners of the same gender could potentially
cause problems.
18 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013Safety
Health Information
Routine Immunizations Speak with a doctor for advice regarding prophylactics
All volunteers should have the following up-to-date for malaria and other recommended vaccinations.
immunizations: DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus), polio, CCF itself is NOT known to be in a malaria area, and
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and varicella (if you have unless you are traveling to the northern parts of the
not already had chicken pox). Please be sure your tetanus country, or are visiting another country where malaria
shot is current. is present, anti-malaria medication is not required.
Chloroquine-resistant malaria is found in Namibia in the
Medical decisions are the responsibility of each following provinces: Kunene, Ohangwena, Okavango,
volunteer and his or her doctor, and the following are Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa
recommendations only. Earthwatch can only provide (the province in which CCF is located), and the Caprivi
details regarding suggested vaccinations, and we are not a Strip. Please remember that medical decisions are
medical organization. the responsibility of each individual and that you are
encouraged to consult your physician or travel clinic.
• Rabies: You are encouraged to speak with your doctor
Project Vaccinations about rabies vaccination, as you will be around and
possibly in contact with cheetahs and guard dogs
REQUIRED: If traveling from countries or region where (which are vaccinated against rabies), and rabies does
yellow fever is endemic, you must have a certificate of occur in Namibia. The rabies pre-exposure vaccination
vaccination. consists of three doses over a 28-day period. Please
RECOMMENDED FOR HEALTH REASONS: Typhoid, be sure to consult your physician or travel health
hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, rabies, polio clinic well before your expedition to ensure that you
(A one-time booster is recommended for adults (in have time for the full vaccination series. If you have
addition to an adequate primary series) previously been vaccinated, a booster shot may be
required.
Whether you have been vaccinated or not, always
avoid loose and stray dogs. The pre-exposure
Advice Regarding Diseases vaccination does not eliminate the need for post-
Traveler’s diarrhea affects many international travelers. exposure medical attention and treatment, but it does
Diseases found in Southern Africa may include malaria, provide additional protection against the disease
dengue fever, rabies, typhoid, cholera, polio, tuberculosis, in event of a delay in treatment. In addition, bites or
schistosomiasis, hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS. Please see the scratches should be immediately and thoroughly
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www. washed with soap, clean water, and a topical
cdc.gov) or the World Health Organization (www.who.int/) povidone-iodine solution or ethanol.
websites for more information on these conditions and • Tuberculosis: Volunteers returning from developing
how to avoid them. countries may wish to have a (PPD)-tuberculin skin-test
You can decrease your risk of most diseases above by to screen for potential infection.
avoiding mosquito bites, practicing good hygiene, and • Yellow fever: A vaccination protecting against
drinking only bottled or filtered water when appropriate. yellow fever is available, although pregnant women
If you feel ill once you return from your trip, make sure you and immunocompromised individuals cannot be
inform your doctor that you have recently returned from a vaccinated.
tropical region. Your home country may require a certificate of
A few notes on vaccinations and treatment: vaccination for re-entry if you travel to an area where
yellow fever is endemic.
• Malaria is endemic to the northern part of Namibia, with
transmission most likely from November through June.
Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013 19Emergencies in the Field
The nearest medical care facility and pharmacy are in
Otjiwarongo, 44 kilometers (27 miles) and approximately
45 minutes away by vehicle. Major medical problems
must be treated in Windhoek, a 3.5-hour drive away. A
vehicle is always available for transport to the hospital,
and an ambulance can be called for major emergencies.
CCF also has an airstrip on which planes and helicopters
can land, as well as a veterinary clinic and veterinary
technicians who can treat minor injuries. If there is an
emergency that requires you to leave the expedition
early, staff can arrange for a transport company to bring
you directly from CCF to Windhoek International Airport.
Alternatively, you can be transported to Otjiwarongo in
a CCF vehicle, from where you would be assisted in
catching a taxi to Windhoek. These arrangements would
be at your own expense.
Physician, nurse, or EMT on staff:
Dr. Bruce Brewer: Trained medic this insurance and about additional insurance available for
Dr. Laurie Marker: Trained in emergency first aid coverage before or after your Earthwatch expedition:
Dr. Amelia Zakiewicz If you signed up through Earthwatch U.K./Europe, or
Earthwatch Japan, visit: www.earthwatch.org/europe/
Nearest hospital and clinic: insuranceinfo.
AidMedi-Clinic (provides professional, well-equipped care)
If you signed up through Earthwatch U.S., visit: www.
Sonn Street, Otijiwarongo 9000 earthwatch.org/insurance.
Tel: +263 (0) 67-130-3734 or +264 (0) 67-303-3323 If you signed up through Earthwatch Australia, visit: www.
44 km/27 mi (45-minute drive from CCF) earthwatch.org/australia/expeditions/insurance/.
Please refer any further queries regarding Earthwatch’s
INSURANCE policy to Earthwatch’s Operations Department at +1 (978)
MedEvac assistance, advice, and insurance are included 450-1222 or insurance@earthwatch.org.
in the contribution you pay to Earthwatch. This covers
trip cancellation and your travel medical risks while you Emergency Medical and Evacuation
are traveling. This coverage is valid in the country of your Assistance
Earthwatch expedition (Note: For U.S. volunteers, as long Emergency medical and evacuation assistance from
as the expedition is over 100 miles from your place of CEGA Medical, a 24-hour international service, is also
residence) and during travel to and from your expedition. If included in your contribution. Please see the contact
you have additional vacation time before and/or after your information in the Medical and Security Assistance
Earthwatch expedition, it is not covered under this policy. Helpline Numbers section on the inside back cover.
This insurance policy is secondary to your existing health
insurance policy (e.g., the National Health Service in the For non-emergency information from CEGA, such as
U.K.; Medicare in Australia). advice on visas and vaccine requirements, you may call
the CEGA Non-Emergency Medical and Travel Advice
Please see the Earthwatch website for more information on helpline at +44 (0) 20 3059 8770.
20 Cheetah Conservation in Namibia 2013Project Staff
Your Resources in the Field
Dr. Laurie Marker has worked with cheetahs since 1974 and founded CCF in Namibia in 1990. Early
collaborative research in 1982 resulted in identifying the cheetah’s limited genetic makeup. She has been a
member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Cat Specialist Group since 1988, was the vice-chair
from 1992 to 2001, and currently serves as one of their core members. Dr. Marker has helped develop
cheetah conservation programs in many countries, and has won many international awards. In 2000 she
was recognized as a Time Magazine Hero for the Planet. In 2002 she completed her D.Phil. in zoology at the
University of Oxford, has published over 50 scientific publications and has been written up in multiple popular
press articles.
Dr. Bruce Brewer has been the project’s general manager since 1998. He is an evolutionary biologist with
over 20 years’ experience in the management of zoological collections. He was previously a curator at the
Chicago Zoological Society, where he was chair of the Division of Animal Collections. Dr. Brewer received
his Ph.D. in population biology and genetics, and has academic training and experience in animal nutrition,
husbandry and population management of various taxa of mammals, and maintenance of animal colonies,
including experimental design and programming of appropriate computer software to monitor the data.
Dr. Anne Schmidt-Küntzel is the assistant director for research at CCF. She joined CCF in the summer of 2008
in order to set up the Applied Biosystems Genetic Conservation Laboratory at the research center. This facility
allows CCF to conduct genetic research on cheetahs on site, rather than by exporting samples to laboratories
overseas. From 2002 to 2008, Anne worked in Dr. Stephen O’Brien’s laboratory on genomic diversity at the
National Cancer Institute (U.S.), where she obtained a Ph.D. in genetics from George Washington University in
2007.
Juliette Erdtsieck is CCF’s head cheetah keeper. She grew up in South Africa and then went to Holland, where
she completed her IGSE and her International Baccalaureate. She received her degree in nature conservation
in South Africa. She also holds certificates as a veterinarian assistant and a surgical assistant and in wildlife
rehabilitation. She is currently studying to receive her national diploma for animal health.
Amelia Zakiewicz came to CCF in late August 2012 from Brighton, England. She is a certified veterinarian from
The Royal Veterinary College, London. She maintained a keen interest in conservation of wildlife throughout
her studies there and had various veterinary placements at zoological parks throughout the U.K. and at the
North Carolina Zoo. Although she is interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine including small animals,
farm animals, and wildlife, her particular interest is big cats. Her final year project was part of ongoing
research looking at the significance of heart murmurs in captive leopards.
Matti Nghikembua, the project’s senior ecologist and education officer, has been with CCF since 1997. He
trains student interns, and coordinates environmental education and outreach programs. He conducted a
baseline vegetation survey for the fire management trial plots at Kanovlei Forestry Research Station, Western
Bushmanland and for the Directorate of Forestry, Ministry of Environment, and Tourism. Matti holds a national
diploma in natural resource management, a B.Tech. degree from Polytechnic of Namibia, and a master’s
degree in development studies from the University of the Orange Free State.
Jenny Bartlett came to CCF in June 2012 after working for nine years in the zoological industry. She has
worked with a variety of animal species, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, wolves, snow leopards, and a
variety of other small cat species. She started as a volunteer when she was 15 and has been hooked ever
since. She has completed animal and zoo managament programs, but says that nothing beats hands-on
experience. Jenny works with our cheetah husbandry team to ensure the health and wellbeing of all the
rescue cheetahs that come in, and helps with camera trapping, scheduling, and monitoring CCF’s resident
wild cheetah, Hifi.
CCF also supports approximately twenty Namibian farm and domestic workers.
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