News
Brown hyaena survey - Skeleton Coast
Sunday 28 June 2020
In association with the Skeleton Coast Brown Hyaena Project and the Ministry of Environment & Tourism a survey of the brown hyaena population was initiated with an initial assessment of density and distribution along the coast between More Bay and the mouth of the Kunene River. ..read more >>
Kunene and northern ephemeral rivers
Saturday 13 June 2020
The northern ephemeral rivers (the Hoaruseb, Khumib, Sechumib, Nadas, Munutum and Engo) and the perennial Kunene River were surveyed in the Skeleton Coast National Park for any recent signs of lion and other large carnivore activities. ..read more >>
Central Prides & Fitting satellite Early-warning collars
Sunday 7 June 2020
Lions that form part of the prides that occupy the central section of the study area were tracked and observed to collect data on groups structures and reproduction. Two lionesses that were observed with small cubs in January 2020 have subsequently lost their cubs. ..read more >>
Leopard remains active in coastal area & Cubs in Hoanib area
Monday 1 June 2020
The adult male leopard continues to utilise the coastal habitat around the Uniab Delta area. Efforts are currently underway to initiate a small but detailed study on the movements and feeding behaviour of leopards that frequent the coastal zones of the Skeleton Coast National Park. ..read more >>
