July 5, 2012
By Conrad Brain When a statement appears that the future of the black rhino (Diceros bicornis bicornis) will probably be decided within the next decade, and […]
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July 5, 2012
By Conrad Brain It takes a very special type of creature to survive in the desert. Most desert inhabitants sporting specialised and bizarre adaptations very often […]
July 5, 2012
By Margaret Jacobsohn The IRDNC – Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation – evolved out of a pioneering partnership with community leaders in the Kunene Region […]
July 5, 2012
Janet Matota is a true pioneer of community-based natural resource management and a role model for men and women in Caprivi and beyond. Having joined the […]
July 5, 2012
By Ginger Mauney International borders are political rather than ecological boundaries. Yet the lines on the map dictate the flow of humans and wildlife and the […]
July 5, 2012
In a recent edition of Discover magazine, Laurie Marker, founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, described Namibia as the country she identifies with […]
July 5, 2012
When Marthin Kasaona graduated from Braunfels Agricultural High School in 1998, he was like many young Namibians – he had a basic education, big dreams and […]
July 5, 2012
Speak to anyone who has interacted with the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia and without fail, sometime during the conversation, someone will say, “There’s something about […]
July 5, 2012
By Elinor Dürr and Viktoria Keding NaDEET – the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust – was initiated in August 2002 by a group of concerned citizens […]
July 5, 2012
By Hu Berry Terrestrial ecosystems are relatively easy and inexpensive to understand, but marine ecosystems are much more difficult and extremely costly to interpret. When matters […]
July 6, 2012
by Midori Paxton, Project Co-ordinator for the SPAN Project Namibia’s state-managed system of 20 Protected Areas (PAs) is unquestionably an enviable achievement and an eloquent testimony to […]
July 6, 2012
By Linda Baker Beautifully woven baskets, delicate necklaces made from ostrich eggshells, and tiny dolls stained with rich red ochre – these crafts and curios are […]
July 6, 2012
By Liz Komen In Namibia domestic livestock often falls prey to predators. Historically the solution was to remove predators by using poison, which has resulted in […]
July 6, 2012
By Ginger Mauney In the field there is often a fine line between what can kill you and what can cure you. It can be found […]
July 6, 2012
Senior guide, Orlando Haraseb, has been trained in all aspects of field guiding, and is currently undertaking the NATH courses. His previous training is paying dividends, […]
July 6, 2012
Dynamite comes in small packages, and Patricia Skyer is no exception. Patricia’s contribution to environmental development and her pioneering role as a woman in what was […]
July 6, 2012
By Michaela Kanzler Wings folded behind his back, the big bird strides towards the carcasses. As soon as he starts to tear at the flesh with […]
July 6, 2012
By Ginger Mauney In the 23-year history of the Save the Rhino Trust there have been many highs and lows, of which the rebounding of the […]
July 6, 2012
By Dr Philip “Flip” Stander, Kunene Lion Project The image of a lion walking along an isolated beach has captured the imagination of filmmakers, scientists, and […]
July 6, 2012
By Ginger Mauney In rock shelters, along dry riverbeds and out on the gravel plains, the archaeological record of the human experience in Namibia is literally […]