On May 7th, an inaugural bird-ringing session took place at the Ongava Game Reserve. The session was organized by the ORC and led by Ruben Portas, with assistance from avian ecologist Dr. Teja Curk. The main objective of the Read more

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 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

Updated: Feb 14, 2023

It is customary for Universities to organise symposium where students present their projects and results, the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources of the University of Georgia (UGA) is no different. Early February, the Read more