Reflection on Searching for Cheetahs in the Wild
Data Gathering
Under the guidance of the research and conservation scientists at CCF, the students were able to gather real time data in the field. They will spend time analyzing the data and formatting their findings for presentation during the final week of the course back in the classroom at Collegiate.
Data Gathering
Under the guidance of the research and conservation scientists at CCF, the students were able to gather real time data in the field. They will spend time analyzing the data and formatting their findings for presentation during the final week of the course back in the classroom at Collegiate.
Feeding the Cheetahs
Understanding the conservation of the Cheetahs and the survival of the biodiversity of the area, depends on understanding what and how the Cheetahs eat. Our students gathered first hand experience with this during their work at CCF.
Feeding the Cheetahs
Understanding the conservation of the Cheetahs and the survival of the biodiversity of the area, depends on understanding what and how the Cheetahs eat. Our students gathered first hand experience with this during their work at CCF.
Research Begins in Full
After months of preparation (and two weeks of full time learning) behind them, the students began their intensive research upon arrival at the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Chan is focusing on conservation education in the area, Price and Willis are studying the biodiversity of the region's animals, and Anna and Parker are researching bush encroachment on native plant species. The students are well prepared for this in-depth research gathering during their four day stay at the research center at CCF. They will also spend a week in the classroom upon their return to U.S. finalizing and writing up their research for their final presentations on July 2nd.
Learn more about research initiatives at CCF here.
Our students hard at work.
Learn more about research initiatives at CCF here.
Our students hard at work.
Research Begins in Full
After months of preparation (and two weeks of full time learning) behind them, the students began their intensive research upon arrival at the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Chan is focusing on conservation education in the area, Price and Willis are studying the biodiversity of the region's animals, and Anna and Parker are researching bush encroachment on native plant species. The students are well prepared for this in-depth research gathering during their four day stay at the research center at CCF. They will also spend a week in the classroom upon their return to U.S. finalizing and writing up their research for their final presentations on July 2nd.
Learn more about research initiatives at CCF here.
Our students hard at work.
Learn more about research initiatives at CCF here.
Our students hard at work.
Etosha National Park
The group has been immersed in learning about the animals, birds, and eco system of Etosha National Park located in Northern Namibia.
The students have been lucky enough to encounter many different species. They are spending three nights camping in the park with their knowledgeable local guides who are experts on the wildlife. This full immersion allows the students to study the animals in a variety of conditions, including in the middle of the night at the watering hole. The group has spent a lot of time learning about the elephants of Etosha.
Etosha is also home to an incredibly large salt pan (5,000 square kilometers). The salt "pan" or flat calcrete depression is a very unique environment and supports a great deal of plant, animal and bird life. It also makes for fun photos of our group.
Learn more about Etosha National Park here.
Etosha National Park
The group has been immersed in learning about the animals, birds, and eco system of Etosha National Park located in Northern Namibia.
The students have been lucky enough to encounter many different species. They are spending three nights camping in the park with their knowledgeable local guides who are experts on the wildlife. This full immersion allows the students to study the animals in a variety of conditions, including in the middle of the night at the watering hole. The group has spent a lot of time learning about the elephants of Etosha.
Etosha is also home to an incredibly large salt pan (5,000 square kilometers). The salt "pan" or flat calcrete depression is a very unique environment and supports a great deal of plant, animal and bird life. It also makes for fun photos of our group.
Learn more about Etosha National Park here.
The Cheetahs!
The group spent time visiting the cheetah conservation organization,, the Cheetah Conservation Fund and learning about the cheetah's endangerment. They also got to get close and personal with some cubs and other tame cheetahs.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund's vision is "to see a world in which the cheetahs live and flourish in co-existence with people and the environment." Learn more about our partner organization at www.cheetah.org
The Cheetah Conservation Fund's vision is "to see a world in which the cheetahs live and flourish in co-existence with people and the environment." Learn more about our partner organization at www.cheetah.org
