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Botswana

The Smaller Things

By Laurel Martinez (University of Vermont) Every Round River student partakes in writing “Grinnell journals” to document their observations in the natural world, as part of our Natural History and Field Methods courses. The Grinnell System was initiated by Joseph…

Botswana

Species Profile: Plains Zebra

Written by Gabriel Feinman-Riordan (College of the Atlantic)   There are many quintessential animals one associates with Sub-Saharan Africa. One of these animals is undoubtedly the zebra. Their unique striped pattern makes them easy to identify and easy to love….

Botswana

Pathways through the Okavango

Written March 9, 2016 By Laurel Martinez (University of Vermont) Photos by Ben Szydlowski.   Dumela from Botswana! The group has just moved from Camp Dibatana to a new campsite in the bush west of Sankuyo village. After a day…

Botswana

New Experiences in the Delta

By Gabriel Feinman-Riordan (College of the Atlantic) To put it mildly my time here in Botswana has been a thrilling adventure. The few relaxing moments I’ve had here have been interrupted by either a herd of elephants, a bizarre new…