In the Field: UW researchers are tracking how lions and African wild dogs in Botswana are responding to climate change

University of Washington researchers are studying how climate change, specifically heatwaves and droughts, affects the behavior of lions and African wild dogs in Botswana. The team uses GPS collars to track movement and reproductive patterns in the Okavango Delta.
Why it matters
Understanding predator behavior in a changing climate is essential for wildlife conservation and managing human-wildlife conflict.
Environment | In the field | Research | Science | UW News blog
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