Student Presentations 6

While at Modisa and on safari in CKGR we had student presentations on topics related to human-wildlife conflict in Botswana and the implications of trophy hunting in southern Africa. 

At Modisa, Elizabeth presented on the predation of livestock by lions, leopards, wild dogs, brown hyena, and cheetahs in Botswana. 

Anneka presented on attitudes toward livestock predation by lions in the communities surrounding Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in northern Botswana.

While on safari in CKGR, Chad presented on the ability of trophy hunting to provide opportunities for wildlife conservation.

Jakki presented on the socio-economic benefits provided by trophy hunting and the importance of implementing lion age restrictions in hunting in order to maintain sustainable population levels.

Elizabeth presented on human-wildlife conflict related to wild dogs in northern Botswana and potential strategies to mitigate losses from predator predation.

Zach presented on simulated models related to population levels of commonly hunted predators in Africa including lions, cougars, black bears, and leopards.