A<\/span>ircraft are essential for surveillance of the Serengeti ecosystem. They are used for monitoring, aerial patrols and wildlife censuses.<\/p>\n Serengeti National Park covers about 15.000 square kilometres. Regular low-flying aerial patrols are necessary to observe the full expanse of the park including the park borders. The aircraft also allow for quick responses. In case security threats or poaching incidents are observed, they are reported back to the park authorities Serengeti National Park. Staff on the ground can then respond accordingly.<\/p>\n Wildlife censuses are animal counts according to scientific standards. Accurate data about animal populations and distributions inform long-term conservation management decisions. Together with our partners Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) we conduct regular censuses. And we supported the Paul G. Allen Foundation in the biggest elephant census in Africa to date: The Great Elephant Census<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>