Friend or foe? How human presence affects mammals at waterholes

Jessy Patterson's first (PhD) dissertation chapter, focussing on providing a better understanding of the effects of human presence on mammal waterhole attendance and activity patterns, has just been published in Journal of Zoology. Read more

NJE Volume 9 now complete

As the driving force behind the Namibian Journal of Environment (NJE), we are particularly pleased to announce the completion of Volume 9. Read more

Endemism in the highlands and escarpments of Angola and Namibia: our new edited book is out!

Being a book editor is no small enterprise. And when the book is composed of 26 chapters, written by more than 50 authors, it makes the task even more challenging!

But, of course, that didn’t scare John Mendelsohn our Read more

Expert or novice: do we see the same things?

Camera traps have become an invaluable tool for wildlife scientists, allowing us to capture images and videos of animals without disrupting their behaviours. However, as the wealth of data they generate continues to grow, our challenge lies in efficiently Read more

Crouching lion & coursing hyaenas: Which one zebras are more afraid of?

Predators and their prey have complex relationships that are influenced by a range of factors. Each predator species has its own preferences for what prey to eat, which can be affected by its size, sociality, habitat, season, and more. Read more