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Tsavo-West National Park - Kenya
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Language of Instruction: English
Overview
 Includes placement, housing, and meals.
Animal Numbers
This will involve direct and indirect animal count data collection. The direct counts will transect counts in pre-selected blocks. The blocks will represent areas of differing land-use patterns. This data collection will involve the use of a 4x4 vehicle driving along the roads and recording encounters of any predators or elephant, scat, and/or the animal. Only spoor that is fresh will be recorded.
Animal Diet
This will be done by observation of kills, flora destruction, and examination of the scat or dung collected. This will be augmented by counting the wild herbivore in the core area of the predator range.
Conflicts and Local Attitude
Reports of lion or elephant attacks will be followed up and recorded. This will be compared to the reports made to Kenya Wildlife Services. Where the lion and elephant attacks are confirmed, data will be collected on the circumstances and the habitat at the attack site. This will include such data as the herding system (i.e., presence of a herder and/or herd dogs).
You'll be picked up from the Nairobi International Airport and will spend the first day and night in Nairobi for orientation. After that, you'll be taken to the western Tsavo-West National Park.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be 18-50 years of age
- Be in good health
- Have a positive attitude and be willing to live/work as part of a team
- Enjoy working with animals and outdoor activities
Dates
The deadline for the full application is 2 months prior to your desired start date.
Deadlines
The deadline for the full application is 2 months prior to your desired start date.
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