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,…
Species Profile: Gray Wolf (Canis lupis) Taku Conservation Program By Ellen Iida (College of the Atlantic) Wolves, the largest member of the canine family, can weigh 100 to 150lbs, and can grow up to 5-6ft of body length….
Species Profile: Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) By Ari Blatt (Western Washington University) The Rufous Hummingbird gained its namesake due to the bright orange found on both males and females. Adult males have this coloring over all of its body,…