By Lindsay Cotnoir (University of Vermont) A common and charismatic resident of Botswana, the Southern Yellow-Billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) is often seen around our campsites. They are about the size of a crow, and are easy to recognize with their…
By Ben Daggett (University of Vermont ’15) “…and then I studied abroad in Botswana with Round River Conservation Studies during my junior year.” Soon after my statement, I watched both of my interviewer’s pencils start flying across their papers…
By Eda Reed (Colby College) Previously on the blog: traveling from Khwai to Kasane proved harder than we thought, but Uncle Duke, Hardy Sue, and Francolin (our vehicles) managed to make it through. This blog continues with our spring break…
By Emma Rosenfield (Colby College) Our last campsite in Khwai was called Banoka, a Wilderness Safaris camp, where we got to set up our tents in the staff quarters. Here is the Banoka Anagram: B– is for Braai/Boma. On…
By Rachel Ross (University of Michigan ’14) “I just don’t want to forget this in 5 years y’know?” Devan’s sentiment reverberated through all of our heads as we stomped on over cobbles silently. It was day 3 of the Jeinimeni…