MJEURI
Abubakar tarimo, or better known as
« mjeuri_art » is an artist based
in Dar es salaam, tanzania.
a wildlife- based artist, carpenter and activist.
his work addresses many of the
endangered animals in the east african region
as well as the importance
of reserving land and culture
at the same time.
Raising awareness against poaching
is Abubakar’s current focus in his artistic practice.
Abubakar’s wish 1s to fuse the beauty of art
with the educational knowledge
for our precious wildlife and land
As part of the world’s ecosystems.
During the Wild Mural Festival, Mjeuri has been connected to the TRCO ( Tanzania Research & Conservation Organization ) that works with the protection of Pangolins in Tanzania.
TRCO was established to support
the government’s efforts in conserving
Tanzania’s rich biodiversity and enhancing
the tourism sector.
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals
in the world, with eight species globally,
four in Asia and four in Africa.
Out of 4 species found in Africa 3 species
Temminck’s ground pangolin,
white-bellied pangolins,
and Giant pangolins occur in Tanzania,
that are categorized by IUCN as vulnerable
and endangered species.
TRCO established a long-term Pangolin
Conservation program in Tanzania
with the aim to conduct long term ecological
research and monitoring of pangolins,
capacity building to conservation practitioners
and village leaders on Pangolin first response
and handling, Combating Illegal trade of
Pangolin and Pangolin products
and conducting outreach and education
programs to different stakeholders
to promote human pangolin coexistence in Tanzania.