Volume 22, No.2, Summer 2004
IN THIS ISSUE
From Cattle To Conservation
South Africa is known worldwide for its spectacular national parks, but what is less widely known is the number of private game reserves that have abandoned cattle and crops to concentrate on conserving wildlife (see Terry Anderson’s article in this issue). As early as the 1960s, some farms moved out the cattle, tore down theContinue reading "Desertification of the Sahel"
Read moreFarming Man-Eaters
In Tanzania, the Nile crocodile is probably best known for its threat to human life. Not only does it snatch villagers from the river banks, but it has even made forays onto the lawns of tourist lodges in search of a tasty meal. In other parts of the world, however, it is known for itsContinue reading "Desertification of the Sahel"
Read moreOvercoming Government Obstacles
Tanzania possesses some of the most spectacular wildlife populations in the world, as well as internationally renowned habitats such as the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro. Although over 25 percent of Tanzania’s land area is set aside as parks and reserves, wildlife moves in and out of these areas during seasonal migrations, so it isContinue reading "Desertification of the Sahel"
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