Fast Facts

Dates

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2013

Jul
, Sep

2014

Jan

Duration

12 days

Location

Polokwane, South Africa

Activity Level

Help for 'Moderate'Moderate

Contribution

$2995

Amenities

  • Electricity
  • Flush Toilets
  • Hot Running Water
  • House

Research Results

Our Mammal conservation in South Africa project has just completed its first year of collecting data and results will be coming soon.

Lead Earthwatch scientist Dr. Russell Hill has increased scientific knowledge with a number of published articles:

Hill, R.A. (2009) Is isolation the major genetic concern for endangered equids? Animal Conservation 12: 518-519 (pdf)

Willems, E.P. & Hill, R.A. (2009) Predator-specific landscapes of fear and resource distribution: effects on spatial range use. Ecology, 90: 546-555 (pdf)

Smith, R.K., Marais, A., Chadwick, P., Lloyd, P.H.& Hill, R.A. (2008) Monitoring and management of the endangered Cape mountain zebra Equus zebra zebra in the Western Cape, South Africa. African Journal of Ecology, 46: 207-213 (pdf)