Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, and Rain
Name: Christian Kiffner, Ph.D. Position: Resident Lecturer in Techniques of Wildlife Management Program: Wildlife Management Studies, Tanzania Just after final exams and Easter, the second SFS Tanzania expedition set off to Serengeti. In the short grass plains of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and southern Serengeti, the SFS convoy came across one of the most impressive [...]
The Heart of Africa
Name: Elyse Hartnett School: University of Massachusetts, Amherst Major: Engineering Program: Wildlife Management Studies, Tanzania The Serengeti called and we answered. The heart of Africa is palpitating and in the 7-hour trip, the pounding rawness of Africa beats louder and louder as we make our ascent into what seems like the center of infinity. Grasslands opened [...]
An Eye Opening Program
Name: John Kioko, Ph.D. Position: Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology Program: Wildlife Management Studies, Tanzania One of the key highlights of the program was the trip to Ngorongoro Crater – one of the eight wonders of the world. We visited the conservation area on September 30th, where we had a lecture by the park warden and [...]
The Wild World Outside our Windows
Name: Erica Buckwalter School: Purdue University Major: Animal Science/Zoology Program: Wildlife Management Studies, Kenya + Tanzania All senses were on high alert as I took in my surroundings in the Serengeti. I wanted to commit every detail to memory. I could almost reach out and touch the zebra as they ran past our car. I could hear [...]
