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

19th Sep 2023 / Scientific Publications

Authors Kristen Denninger Snyder Kate M. Tiedeman Brendan J. Barrett Mackiana Kibwe Robert J. Hijmans George Wittemeyer Abstract In agriculturally dependent regions interspersed with wildlands, crop damage and livestock depredation by wildlife threaten rural livelihoods and undermine conservation efforts. Determining the species, human activities and landscape features correlated with losses to wildlife is

Unlocking Opportunities: Highlighting Davis Merinyo’s Internship at Grumeti Fund

19th Sep 2023 / Updates

Grumeti Fund internships allow students and recent graduates to gain experience and develop their professional skills in their chosen fields. Davis Merinyo is among the outstanding interns who has made huge contributions while working alongside Grumeti Fund’s Relationship Department. Davis joined the Grumeti Fund a

George Lohay’s New Paper Published

15th Aug 2023 / Updates

Paper Title: Genetic evidence of population subdivision among Masai giraffes separated by the Gregory Rift Valley in Tanzania (link) RISE’s newest team member, George Lohay, has already begun forging new paths and findings forward to advance the conservation of African wildlife. George has had a lot

RISE Scholarship Program: Highlighting Juma Minya

28th Jul 2023 / Updates

In 2019, the Grumeti Fund established the Research and Innovation for the Serengeti Ecosystem (RISE) program. RISE transcends the boundaries of traditional research. Harnessing the brightest minds from Tanzania and beyond, RISE bridges the gaps between high-quality scientific research and applied conservation decision-making. The RISE

Teaching for Tomorrow: How the Grumeti Fund is Supporting Education in Local Communities

16th Jun 2023 / Updates

Grumeti Fund's Teaching Support Program aims to enhance the holistic education of primary school students in 22 villages adjacent to the Ikorongo – Grumeti concession. Launched in February 2021, the Teaching Support Program places young and passionate teaching fellows in 26 different primary schools along

K2N Stage Race: A Bike Race of Challenge & Change

19th May 2023 / Updates

In the coming week, six members of the Grumeti Fund team will step out of their field vehicles and onto their mountain bikes to take on one of our favourite annual challenges - the Grumeti Fund Kilimanjaro 2 Natron (K2N) Stage Race. The Grumeti Fund K2N

Staging behaviours identify spatial and temporal risk of human-wildlife conflict.

9th May 2023 / Scientific Publications

Abstract. Habitat conversion to farmland has increased human-wildlife interactions, which often lead to conflict, injury or death for people and animals. Understanding the behavioural and landscape drivers of human-wildlife conflict is critical for managing wildlife populations. Staging behaviour prior to crop incursions has been described across

Halting the Spread of Invaders

23rd Mar 2023 / Updates

Imagine a lush ecosystem filled with different plants, hundreds of bird species, and wildlife that thrive in their natural habitat. It's a beautiful scene, one that we all hope to preserve for future generations. But, what if I tell you, that place is under threat

Women in the Field Program Spotlight

16th Jan 2023 / Updates

The Grumeti Fund is committed to fostering the next generation of empowered, female conservation leaders. Through the Women in the Field (WIF) program, Grumeti Fund has helped develop the skills and experiences of more than 28 women since 2019. The WIF program started in 2019 with just

ZAITUNI, THE ORPHANED RHINO

22nd Sep 2022 / Updates

Zaituni is one of the success stories we love to recount of the Eastern Black Rhino. Zaituni, meaning Olive in Kiswahili has shown growth since she was first found orphaned in the Serengeti plains in late 2019. The Grumeti Fund was entrusted by the Government

We are hiring

12th Jun 2022 / Careers

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

Tanzania Times Article released online March 3, 2022 “Rarest and Largest of Black Rhino Species Discovered Hiding Within Nyerere National Park”.

4th Mar 2022 / Press

The article released by the Tanzania Times does not reflect the views or opinions of the Grumeti Fund. We furthermore do not believe the facts to be true. Please click to read the full press release.