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Students making a beehive

School On the Other Side of the World

Environmental education in Africa amidst a pandemic
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Giraffe in Africa

Seeing Spots in Tanzania: A Story of Giraffe Conservation

Tanzania just doesn’t look the same from behind a computer screen, even though the screen is filled with pictures of giraffes.
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Male and female otter

A Significant Otter

Wouldn’t you say life in quarantine can be a bit dull? But having a friend with you might make all the difference!
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Vulture release

Catch a Vulture by the Toe: The Taming of the Vulture

My packing list for trips to Tanzania might seem a bit unusual to some.
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Gorilla
Nicky Lankester
Nicky Lankester

The World's Rarest Gorilla

Gorillas are both one of the zoo’s most popular animals, and among the most endangered species of primates.
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African Lion

At the front lines: Implementing SMART to conserve carnivores across Africa

Unfortunately, as I’ve learned more about carnivores, I’ve also learned that populations of lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and other carnivores are declining across Africa
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Young gorilla eating lettuce

Zoo Research: A Gorilla Sized Challenge!

As you might be experiencing during the quarantine, life can get a bit dull without variety.
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vulture release with backpack

Catch a Vulture by the Toe: Everyone’s Alright

Everyone’s alive. On a good day, this is my first thought as I check in on our tagged cohort of African White-backed vultures in Tanzania.
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