Differentiated drivers in wildlife-induced damage necessitate species-specific mitigation strategies in the western Serengeti, Tanzania.

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We are hiring

Research and Innovation for the Serengeti Ecosystem (RISE) has opened applications for the fourth inaugural Women in the Field program, a skills-based program designed for Tanzanian women interested in pursuing careers in conservation science. Session 2 will be held in October and is anticipated to