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Monika Schiess-Meier
Animal Behaviour
Zoological Institute
Zurich University
Switzerland
Tel:
++41 (0)44 635 66 17
Fax:
++41 (0)44 635 54 90


mschiess@zool.uzh.ch

 

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Co-workers

Our team

Leopard Field Researchers

  • Monika Schiess-Meier, Project Initiator (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • David R. Mills, leopard researcher (Michigan, United States)

Photo: Monika and David in the car; the joung female leopard
with the new collar, recovering from the narcosis.

The following people from Kaudwane are currently employed by the project:

  • spoor-trackers: Letsema Ramarari, Phalatsa Nkadima und Mpheletsang Molehatlholo
  • assistants: Pogiso Ithuteng and Mphonyana Tshepeng Kelebogeng
  • gardener: Kelebonye Tuediso
  • camp: Ngwanyana Kefeletswe
  • construction and maintenance: Kobe Majafe
  • shop: Goitseone Ngotswane and Gakesemolole Pula
  • domesticated animals: Asa Segootsane und Manyasa Kokomeego
  • translators and allrounders: Tshomarelo Segootsane und Oakantse Mmolayapudi
  • Animal Husbandry Project: Kelatlhegile Pulaekae, Onthusitse Kelathlegile, Kelereng Ramathatoga, Kebotlogetse Pule

Research assistants:

  • Maja Weilenmann (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • Saskia Jenny (University of Zurich, Switzerland)

Switzerland

professional, logistical, and material support:

  • Fritz Schiess, BGS-Architects (Rapperswil, Switzerland)
  • Dr. Rosmarie Holzinger, M.D. (Zürich, Schweiz)
  • Prof. Dr. Peter Schmid-Grendelmeier, M.D., Universitätsspital Zürich (Zürich, Schweiz)
  • Hansjörg Baumann, technical support (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • Tonio Schelker, Website Design (Zürich, Schweiz)

leopard behaviour, population genetics, and health:

  • Prof. B. König, Project Research Supervisor (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • Dr. G. Kerth, genetic analysis (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • Jari Garbely, molecular genetic analysis (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • Prof. H. Lutz, clinical laboratory (University of Zurich, Switzerland)

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Botswana

The following people provide needed support in Botswana (permits, information, etc.)

  • Mojaphoko Rapelang (Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Gaborone)
  • Moemi R. Batshabang, Assistant Director Management and Utilization (Department of Wildlife
  • and National Parks, Gaborone)
  • Dr. Taolo, Research Division (Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Gaborone)
  • Felix Monggae, CEO Kalahari Conservation Society (Gaborone)
  • Dr. Bruce Hargreaves (Museum of Natural History)
  • Dr. Neo Mapitsi, Veterinarian (Department of Animal Health and Production, Gaborone)
  • Justin Soogu (Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Khutse Game Reserve)

professional, logistical, and material support:

  • Dr. R. Jackson, Veterinarian (Veterinary and Agricultural Consultants, Botswana)
  • Tefo Gabanapelo, Problem Animal Control Division (Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Molepolole)
  • Françoise Libert (Gaborone)
  • Johan and Rosalyn Beukes (Gaborone)
  • Danny and Jenny Ragan (Gaborone)
  • Doreene Khama, attorney (Gaborone)
  • Phana Kegakilwe Segametsi (Gaborone)
  • Harry and Wendy Griesel (Salajwe)

We work in close collaboration with the following:

  • Department of Wildlife and National Parks
  • Cheetah Conservation Botswana
  • Kalahari Lion Project
  • Mokolodi Nature Reserve
  • Mawana Nature Reserve
  • Kaudwane school

Thank you for the great collaboration!

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