Hi Guys,
I already ran this post in the African Hunting section, so I you already heard about it, please disregaurd.

Texas A&M University is trying to start a research project in conjuction with PH's in Africa.

In this project, PH's will collect a sample of blood from each animal killed. The sample along with a digital photo, a GPS way-point, some animal specific information will be sent to Texas A&M where it will be banked and used to answer questions for safari companies and game management agencies in a more scientific manner than most of the countries regulatory angencies currently do.

One of the first studies will be to look for genetic differences between good maned and poorly maned lions.

DNA diversity is also a good way to get a handle on population numbers as well with out specific animal counting.

This project could be a huge protection from anti-hunting groups as it will lend solid scientific support to the safari industry to combat antihunting advances

The reason for this post however is we need help securing funding for the project either by direct support or by helping us get groups like SCI & DSC to put funds toward the project.

Anyone with intrest please send me a private post