October 3, 2013 Contributed by Amelia Pfeifle, University of Vermont There is nothing quite like hopping out of your tent before bed to brush your teeth and hearing the excited voice of Ben pointing out a leopard about 50-60 ft…
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October 3, 2013 Contributed by Amelia Pfeifle, University of Vermont There is nothing quite like hopping out of your tent before bed to brush your teeth and hearing the excited voice of Ben pointing out a leopard about 50-60 ft…
September 26, 2013 By Ben Daggett, University of Vermont Dumela! After many plane flights from all corners of the U.S., we all arrived safely to Maun on Friday September 20th. The first 3 nights in Maun at Island Safari Lodge…
Our students have hardly been here for a week and we are already out in the bush, beginning our field work and becoming familiar with the natural history of the area. Already we have seen elephants close to camp,…
April 28 to May 12, 2013 This last two weeks began with a move from our beloved bush camp in Khwai’s NG 19 to Banoka Camp, operated by Wilderness Safaris, in neighboring NG 18. Staying in the staff quarters, our…
By Susanna Howe (University of Vermont) Written April 27, 2013 What a week! With all leaders having the chance to spot these marvelous carnivores, it was about time for us students to see the African wild dogs. I was…