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Path to Becoming Successful Wildlife Professional

1. Making yourself in demand for the wildlife profession. Normally at University wildlife departments our professors may receive emails, phone calls from the likely employers such as National parks, NGOs etc. seeking students as volunteers or paid interns to help with research or management on NPs, and usually there are qualifications that these employers may desire such as undergraduate or graduate degrees, specific work experience or personal character attribute. Then if it happens you are there and match the qualities then you stand a chance. #So what makes the the wildlife professional in demand? well, this is the topic which needs another thread. *But i feel that this question is very important and as wildlife professionals we need ask ourselves what qualities that our future employers look for in potential employees and what we can do to meet those needs, then we will be one more step ahead. 2. New expertise but old values There is this phrase which says "the mor...

Happy World Ranger Day, July 31st 2019

Wildlife global wishes all the Rangers in the World a happy day, today we celebrate together their hard work, sweat, blood and determination that they have in protecting wildlife all over the World. Together we support their vital work which include environmental campaigning to education. This day is also meant to pay respect to all the rangers who lost their lives in the line of duty. This action is promoted by international ranger federation

10 Interesting Facts About Giraffes

                                        This photo was taken at Katavi National Park, Tanzania,                                              Credits to Diana. Here are the 10 facts about Giraffes that you want to know, the source of these facts is at the bottom of this post. 1. Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet. 2. They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances. 3. A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground. As a result, it has to awkwardly spread its front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water. 4. Giraffes only need to drink once every few days. Most of their water comes from all the plants they eat. 5. Giraffes spend ...

15 Interesting Facts About Different Animals in the Wild, Number 9 Will Shock You

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Did You Know?

That Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and also the World's tallest free standing mountain, having 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.

Did you know?

Elephant tusks Tusks grow for most of an elephant’s lifetime and are an indicator of age.

60 Years Since the Discovery of the Skull of Zinjathropus boisei (1959-2019), 17 July 2019

The ministry of natural resources and tourism through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, National museum and department of antiquity will celebrate 60 years since the discovery of Zinjathropus boisei.  It will be held at Olduvai on 17.07.2019. An offer has been given to all Tanzanians to enter Ngorongoro and visit Olduvai at a fee of 30,000/=Tshs for adults and 15,000/=Tshs for kids, offer will begin 17.07.2019--22.07.2019. The fee includes entrance fee, lunch and transport to and from Karatu town. Registration place is Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority offices located at Karatu town and tallest Ngorongoro building in Arusha city. To register yourself call:  0786 440 040 / 0683 066 720