When discussing non-standard waterholes, the issue goes beyond small animals like chicks or hares struggling to access water. Even large animals like camels can die due to poor waterhole design.
📌 In this case, a domestic camel was trapped inside a waterhole. Camera trap footage later confirmed that it was unable to escape and tragically died after several days.
✅ When conserving a protected area, especially one dedicated to an endangered species, every detail of habitat management must be handled with extreme care. By the time we reached the waterhole, the camel had already died, and its decomposing body had severely contaminated the water.
🐪 In the following days, no other animals were able to drink from that waterhole. Now, imagine a cheetah mother with cubs visiting the same spot during the hot summer months. If she struggles to access clean water, she may face dehydration, illness, or even death.
📌 This case highlights that multiple factors—beyond just poaching—can contribute to species decline. Conservation efforts should go beyond protecting wildlife from hunters; habitat management plays a crucial role in their survival.
❌ The hyena has cut the camel’s head!
✨ In the next post, I will share our thoughts on this issue!
