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Seeds for a new generation of conservationists and scientists

Updated: Nov 9, 2022

Environmental science and conservation are life-long pursuits to understand and conserve the living world. Both vocations are built on the values of commitment, compassion and curiosity. In Namibia, many experienced conservationists and scientists are getting Read more

Spending some time at the waterholes – Annual 72h count

In fenced game reserves, it is very important to have a clear idea of how many animals you have in order to manage them appropriately. Every year on Ongava, we run continuous 72h counts at every waterhole in the Read more

The end of an era at ORC

Now comes the time for ORC to close a chapter. At the end of October, we had to say goodbye to John Mendelshon as he retires from being our Executive Director. A lot has been accomplished during his 5 Read more

Conservation Status and Red List of the Terrestrial Carnivores of Namibia

Carnivores are a fascinating group of animals on which many books have been written. For some of them, we already know a lot, but for many others even the most basic knowledge of presence or abundance is missing. In Read more

Guiding Bio-indicator collections

It’s no secret, environmental changes are apparent the world over. But what drives these changes is often more secretive. While some change may be due to natural fluctuations, others are due to human presence. With changes often happening over Read more