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Welcome to GVI's Wildlife Research Expeditions blog where you can keep up to date with all the happenings and information from our field operations in South Africa.
GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with over 150 project partners in over 30 countries, provides opportunities for volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development.
Facts and figures
- Nine years of continuous large mammal research on Karongwe Game Reserve
- At least 360 days per year, 16 research hours per day
- Contributing to nine annual reports for warden and land owners
- and to two journal publications, another three in process
- and to 3 MSc and a PhD thesis
- Over 1100 volunteers trained in Southern African mammal identification and field research techniques
- New field projects such as erosion control, road maintenance etc with over 700 man hours worked
- Established partnership with De Beers and Endangered Wildlife Trust on Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve
- Over three years of continuous monitoring there...
- And thank you to all involved over the years for all those early mornings!
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- lion
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- Lion Specific
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