Genetic constitution and genetic structure of lion populations in northern Namibia

Updated: Dec 17, 2021

African lions are estimated to occur in only 12.5 % of their historical range, with the result that many of their populations are fragmented. This study compiled information to assess the genetic constitution and structure Read more

Finding the Unexpected

Updated: Dec 22, 2021

Placing camera traps in unusual places can go one of two way: an  interesting find or a great disappointment. Camera traps were placed  alongside a latrine used by a Kaokoveld rock hyrax colony, found on Read more

19°S: Space use by spotted hyaenas

Updated: Dec 17, 2021

If you are a large carnivore enthusiast, you probably have heard that they are wide ranging species requiring a lot of space to establish their home ranges countless times. But how much space is “a Read more

Of teeth and claws

Updated: Jan 13, 2022

Taking stock of carnivore research in the Greater Etosha Landscape

The Greater Etosha Landscape (GEL) is host to a wide diversity of carnivores, with an almost complete guild of large carnivores (only the African wild Read more

Queleas murmurations at Andersson’s

Updated: Dec 22, 2021

Have you ever heard about queleas? Chances are you did hear about these huge flocks of small, red-billed birds destroying crops and being eradicated as pest? These are red-billed queleas (Quelea quelea), small Read more