Our survey up to Mwanihana Peak from the base camp “GMP” provided further evidence that Udzungwa elephants climb steep hills. In the montane bamboo zone at ~2000m elevation, we found them eating the reddish bark of what resembles a date palm and is locally known as “ukindu” (identification pending). By coincidence, we shared the camp [...]
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About Us
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We study the ecology of savanna elephants in montane forest, identify important elephant corridors, and seek ways of reducing conflict between farmers and elephants in the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania.
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