Conservation Technology – Camera traps

Over the last decade, camera traps have become a major tool for conservation organisations all over the world. Now, for those of you that haven't ever heard of a camera trap or are unsure of what they are, I'll just quickly explain. The word 'trap' is a bit misleading, don't worry they don't involve 'trapping'…

Vultures: Africa’s unsung heroes

What do you think of vultures? Vultures have a hard time in the public eye, saddled with common misconceptions relating them to death, decay and ruthlessness.  Vultures are the outcasts, lacking the compassion that we have for 'prettier' animals like lions, rhinos or pandas. When the word 'vulture' is used, many people, including myself, think of…

Second Instalment of #FridayFact

Introducing a rather shaggy looking antelope - The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) As the name suggests these beasts have a strong association with water, but they're not  truly aquatic or as at home in water as the Sitatunga or Lechwe. The long grasses of the water, however, are perfect for them to escape and hide from…

A New Weekly #Scicomm Feature – #FridayFact

I know how scientists love their facts and I want to spread that factual-love to the rest of you. So every Friday I'll be writing a small blog of any animal in the animal kingdom from mammals to reptiles and insects to fish. For my first #FridayFact feature, I'll introduce you to the Red-billed Oxpecker…

The Effect Of An Individual – By Torie Hilley

“Holy crap!” is what most people are thinking these days with all the current environmental news. Either forests are burning down because of the demand for palm oil, or crazy weather is occurring more often because of climate change. But how do we, let alone one person, make a difference in this big world that…