Waterholes in a semi-arid environment

Sources of water and hubs for interaction between pathogens, hosts, vectors, predators, prey, plants and people

Aside from perennial rivers along certain international borders, the only permanent sources of water in Namibia a hundred years ago were in springs, Read more

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 Elephants Versus The Bush: Photopoints help to reveal forgotten landscapes

The Okaukuejo Waterhole is arguably Etosha’s most famous landmark. Its desolate landscape and memorable bare white rocks have been the background of thousands of holiday photos. However, if you were to travel back even half a century, this iconic Read more

Mammals and their microbes: Unraveling the gut microbiome of Etosha’s herbivores

Elephant dung along a game trail

Working with animal scat may not be the most glamorous way of studying African mammals, but thanks to advancements in molecular technologies we can use scats to uncover a wealth of new information Read more