Wildlife Conservation Expo: Full Schedule

Stay tuned for the Expo schedule. In the meantime, explore our schedule from October 2021 to get an idea of what’s offered at Expo. Hover over any of the talks below to learn more about the speakers.

11:15am PDT

Hirola Conservation Program

The Hirola Conservation Program (HCP) is an indigenous led, non-profit organization based in Garissa County, Kenya. The project is primarily dedicated to promoting conservation of hirola antelope (Beatragus hunteri) in eastern Kenya along the Kenya-Somalia border. With a global population size of fewer than 500 individuals, the hirola is threatened by habitat loss, completion with livestock and predation. HCP is currently restoring habitat for hirola in an effort to bolster their population growth in their natural range.

Speakers

Dr. Abdullahi Ali

Executive Director, Hirola Conservation Program

Dr. Abdullahi Ali is an indigenous Kenyan conservationist born and raised in Garissa (home of the hirola). He works in the isolated and volatile regions of eastern Kenya and some parts of southwest Somalia that border Kenya. Despite being raised in a small village, Dr. Ali received... Read More →

Saturday October 1, 2022 11:15am - 11:45am PDT
Blue Stage (Virtual)

Blue Stage

Company Hirola Conservation Program
Area Virtual