ANS 495 Management and Conservation of Wild Animals in South Africa Study Abroad

Trivedi, Shweta

Collaborator(s):
Shannon Elizabeth Phillips

Description:

This 2 week course begins with students meeting in Thankerton Game Reserve near Gravelotte, South Africa. Students will be expected to attend demonstrations and participate in field activities at the privately owned game reserves that Dr. Chris Boshoff (veterinarian) and Benjamin Osmers (Wildlife Biologist and Co-owner of SA WorldVets) will be working at. The day to day location varies within the Limpopo Province of South Africa depending on clinical cases.

There are three-fold objectives of the course;

Educate and familiarize students about the exotic wildlife and wildlife management practices by incorporating lectures and hands-on experience.
Expose students to the current conservation challenges facing wildlife management and human conflict issues around National Parks by including lectures and observation modules.
Acquaint students with the fascinating aspects of South African culture, traditions and history and its integration with the wildlife education.

The course is an overview of the field strategies and veterinary techniques that wildlife veterinarians and biologists use in management and conservation of the wildlife. The course will give students a better understanding about how wildlife veterinarian assists game farmers in breeding and conservation of endangered wild animals. The course will be taught with the logistical support and assistance from SA World Vets (http://www.saworldvets.com/Conservation/SA_WorldVets_Wildlife_Vets_South_Africa.html)

Region(s)/Country(s): South Africa

Dates:
05/01/2015 - 05/01/2016

Institutional Partner(s):
SA WorldVets, South Africa

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