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The Threat of Invasive Species: Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Introduction Invasive species are non-native animals or plants that are introduced to a new environment, where they can cause harm to the native ecosystem and are considered one of the major threats to biodiversity. Because they can compete with native species for resources, disrupt ecological processes, and alter habitats. Invasive species can also have negative […]

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Climate Change and Its Impacts: Understanding the Causes and Consequences

Ecology, Nature Conservation

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It is caused by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and land-use changes. Climate change is leading to rising temperatures, sea level rise, changes in precipitation patterns, and more frequent and severe weather events. The impacts of climate change are

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The Role of Pollinators is vital in Our Ecosystem

Ecology

Pollination is a crucial process in the reproduction of plants, and it is essential for the survival of many species. Pollinators are animals that help transfer pollen from the male reproductive organ of a flower to the female reproductive organ of another flower of the same species. Thereby fertilizing the plant and allowing it to

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How Buying My Digital Wall Art Supports Nature Conservation

Art for Nature

As a lover of nature and supporter of conservation efforts, you can help protect our planet’s precious ecosystems. While adding beautiful, cute animal-themed or boho-inspired art to your home with my digital wall art. With every purchase you make, you contribute to my work in the tropics to study and protect the wildlife and ecosystems

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Feeding Wildlife: A Recipe for Disaster and Environmental Destruction

Nature Conservation, Wildlife

Feeding wildlife may seem like a harmless and enjoyable activity, but it’s a practice that can have severe consequences for both animals and humans. Many people mistakenly believe that feeding wildlife is a way to help them, but the truth is that it can do more harm than good. In this blog post, we’ll explore

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My Elephant Research Project in Botswana

My Road to The Tropics

Studying African savannah elephants in their natural habitat has always been a dream of mine. And now, here in Botswana, that dream has become a reality. As I embarked on my master’s journey in 2020, the quest for a research project and supervisor began. With only one professor specializing in African research projects, the choice

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Ecology Explained in Less Than 200 Characters

Ecology, Explained in 200 characters, Nature Conservation

Nature conservation often comes with complex terminology that can be intimidating, especially for those without a background in the field. That’s why I’m launching a series to simplify these terms in 200 characters or less. Part 2 focuses on ecology, a central theme in my master’s studies. I aim to make these concepts accessible to

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The Unique Lemurs of Madagascar

Nature Conservation, Wildlife

Madagascar holds a special place in my heart as it’s where my fascination with the natural world truly began. This unique island is home to an incredible array of animal and plant species. Many of which can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. In fact, approximately 89% of its plant species, 95% of its

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My internship in Australia, an Adventure Down Under

My Road to The Tropics

The first half of 2019 was a memorable time for me as I embarked on an internship in Australia as part of my bachelor’s degree in Tropical Forestry. My internship journey actually began in Uganda, but I made the decision to discontinue it, which I’ll elaborate on later. In Australia, I found myself in the

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My Nature Conservation Career – What is the Ultimate Goal?

My Road to The Tropics

‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ The question that you asked, and were asked countless times during your childhood. What did you answer back then? Teacher? Mom? Firefighter? At that age, I would have never guessed that my response would be ‘working on nature conservation in Africa.’ However, that is precisely

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