| March 2008 |
We are continuing to
document the prevalence and activity patterns of the sitatunga – the world’s only aquatic antelope – in tremendously challenging field conditions. |
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| February 2008 |
Christmas vacation, Wechiau births, and getting robbed - the life and times of Donna Sheppard. |
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| December 2007 |
You think it's dry in Calgary during the winter? Read what it's like in northern Ghana. |
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| November 2007 |
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| October 2007 |
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| September 2007 |
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| August 2007 |
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| June 2007 |
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| March 2007 |
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| December 2006 |
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| November 2006 |
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| October 2006 |
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| September 2006 |
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| August 2006 |
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| February 2006 |
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| January 2006 |
I have begun my new duties of mentor to a young Ghanaian conservation scientist. We are the team leaders for the community sanctuaries initiative. |
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| December 2005 |
Calgary-supported projects are doing well at the Hippo Sanctuary and this last visit enabled me to observe progress, give a nudge here, and a push there, and to keep things on track. |
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| November 2005 |
Plans to replicate the Wechiau community conservation model with other Ghanaian wildlife species will occupy much of my time now. |
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| September 2005 |
The long-term survival of the Sanctuary lies squarely in the hands of the youth |
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| August 2005 |
Education materials continue to be produced as part of our overall mission |
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| July 2005 |
The rainy season brings a flurry of activity among the local residents
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| June 2005 |
Tthe rain has been coming fast and furious, and flooding seems to be a regular occurrence throughout the country. |
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| May 2005 |
Of course eco-tourism and visiting tour groups also bring much needed revenue to the Hippo Sanctuary. |
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| April 2005 |
The LED solar powered lighting initiative continues to be an enjoyable focus of work efforts for us. |
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| March 2005 |
It is amazing to me that after more than a year in Wechiau, we are still a source of curiosity for local children. |
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