fieldtripEARTH focuses on field-based wildlife conservation research projects ongoing around the world. Some of the projects are "live," meaning that research activities, and one or more research scientists, are currently active in the field. These projects are featured prominently on the site. Projects that are not "live" are archived so that students can continue to access the relevant articles, photos, videos, and other materials. All of the projects, though, are similar in that they provide classrooms and others around the world the opportunity to interact meaningfully with wildlife researchers and other conservation experts. Students and other users can read researchers’ field diary entries, see video and photos taken in the field, and access maps and field reports. In a sense, students can use the interactive resources of fieldtripEARTH to become part of the research team itself.
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African Vulture Research: 2013 Summary
Researchers working in two national parks in Tanzania used a variety of methods to begin a project focused on understanding, and better protecting, vultures and other scavenging birds. Read More
Yankari Collaring Season – Fall 2013
Dr Mike Loomis joined several Nigeria-based colleagues to begin an African Elephant research project in Yankari Game Reserve. Read More
Yankari Collaring Season – Spring 2014
African Vulture Research: 2014 Summary
Using road surveys, researchers continue their work focused on vultures located in two national parks in Tanzania. Conclusions about vulture movements in that region of Africa leads the researchers to a decision to initiate satellite... Read More