During my time at the Ongava Research Centre (ORC) this year, I worked in the lab analysing biological samples from elephants. The lab is equipped with all the necessary tools and gadgets to carry out DNA extractions and DNA-quality Read more

Of all mammal groups, bats are the second most diverse with a whooping total of 1400 species worldwide and no less than 34 species native to Namibia. They provide a lot of ecosystem services, including seed dispersal, pollination, control Read more

The Global Leopard Conference took place from the 13 to 17th of March 2023. This was one of a kind virtual event fully dedicated to one species!

Leopard experts from around the world met to present their work, ranging Read more

ORC recently recruited Namibian researcher Frowin Becker as Scientist and Liaison Officer. Frowin is an avian ecologist with an eclectic set of interests. He recently completed his Ph.D. (Conservation Biology) through the Victoria University of Wellington/Te Herenga Waka, for Read more

The SECO project aims to increase our understanding of carbon fluxes across dry tropical vegetation. Globally, savannas, woodlands and dry forests form the dominant land cover in the tropics, occupying more land area than rainforests. Dry tropical vegetation harbours Read more