OUR WISH LIST - Equipment, Monthly Costs, Bits & Bobs
Like a dung beetles' ball, we're on a roll and growing at each turn.
2024 will see ERT having multiple researchers out in the field simultaneously collecting crucial elephant data. This forms part of our ongoing Greater Welfare Research Project as well as any other project we do. With the additional team members, we’re able to monitor more elephant populations across South Africa, expanding our research areas. Most importantly continuing to improve the lives of elephants
With more hands-on deck, additional equipment is required, for those out in the field and the researchers behind the “screens” doing video and data analysis. Additionally one of our research vehicles fondly known as Dung Beetle needs a space upgrade, extra battery life and some tweaks here and there if she is to continue her journey of following elephants.
WE NEED YOUR HELP for us to achieve our growth.
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Donate any amount towards our wish list (click here to donate)
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Sponsor any item on the wish list (click on item below to sponsor)
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Sponsor an entire field kit (click on item below to sponsor)
This is how you can contribute! Please peruse our wish lists below, see what catches your eye and we look forward to your generous donations.
Field Equipment Amount
Bridge Camera 20 Mega pixel (x4) R 12,500 each
Samsung Tablet & Cover (x2) R 4,600 each
Window Mount Tripod (x4) R 600 each
Tripod Stand (x2) R 500 each
Range Finder (x2) R 1,600 each
Car Camera Battery Charger (x2) R 300 each
Equipment Box & Foam (x2) R 500 each
Field Cooler Box (x2) R 300 each
Binoculars (x1) R 4,000 each
Fridge Freezer 21 litre (x1) R 7,000 each
(dung samples need to remain frozen @-18)
Vehicle Equipment Amount
Suzuki Jimny Roof Rack (x1) R 8,000 each
Solar Panel 80w & Brackets (x1) R 1,300 each
12v 100Ah Lithium Battery (x3) R 8,000 each
WRND Battery Charger (x1) R 4,000 each
(for dual battery charging system, fitted to roof rack)
(replacing old lead acid batteries, improved efficiency)
(for dual battery system - connectors & cables etc.
Data Analysis Equipment Amount
Laptop Notebook (x2) R 12,500 each
Computer Monitor (x2) R 2,500 each
5TB External Hard Drive (x3) R 4,000 each
(intel Core i5, 16GB Ram, 1TB SSD)
(video & data analysis - two screens required)
(data backup hard copy)
Sponsor a Complete Field Kit - R 45,000
(incl. Binoculars & Fridge Freezer)
Sponsor a Complete Field Kit - R 33,000
(excl. Binoculars & Fridge Freezer)
Click on any equipment item above to sponsor one of them or follow this link to donate and support our mission to continue improving the lives of elephants.
Thank you for supporting us!!