Walking with Wildlife in South Africa

Meet the Scientists

This project is led by two scientists whose research explores the complex relationships among wildlife, vegetation and human activity in South Africa’s Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. One studies how large mammal grazing shapes landscapes and how working rangelands connect fragmented wildlife habitats, while the other focuses on monitoring wildlife populations. Their work provides valuable insights into the ecological processes that sustain healthy savannas and informs conservation strategies to protect South Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems for generations to come.

Lead Scientists

Elizabeth le Roux, Ph.D.

Park Ecologist, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa

Large Mammal Ecology, South Africa

Siphesihle "Sphe" Mbongwa, MSc, PGDPM

Control Technician and Acting Park Ecologist, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa

Wildlife Monitoring, South Africa

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