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Mweetwa's work at the Zambian Carnivore Programme focuses on population dynamics and threats to [[lion]]s and other carnivores in Zambia.<ref name="WingsQA">{{cite web |last1=Fortis |first1=Bianca |title=Women of Discovery: Q & A with Thandiwe Mweetwa |url=http://www.wingsworldquest.org/blog/2018/3/6/women-of-discovery-qa-with-thandiwe-mweetwa |website=WINGS WorldQuest |accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref> She originally joined as an intern in 2009 and now her work focuses mainly on lions and wild dogs in the [[Luangwa Valley]]. In 2016, Mweetwa and her colleagues at the Zambian Carnivore Programme were featured in the [[BBC |
Mweetwa's work at the Zambian Carnivore Programme focuses on population dynamics and threats to [[lion]]s and other carnivores in Zambia.<ref name="WingsQA">{{cite web |last1=Fortis |first1=Bianca |title=Women of Discovery: Q & A with Thandiwe Mweetwa |url=http://www.wingsworldquest.org/blog/2018/3/6/women-of-discovery-qa-with-thandiwe-mweetwa |website=WINGS WorldQuest |accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref> She originally joined as an intern in 2009 and now her work focuses mainly on lions and wild dogs in the [[Luangwa Valley]]. In 2016, Mweetwa and her colleagues at the Zambian Carnivore Programme were featured in the [[BBC One]] documentary ''The Hunt'', narrated by [[David Attenborough]] focusing on the groups' efforts to protect [[African wild dog]]s.<ref name="UASNRE">{{cite news |title=Thandiwe Mweetwa featured in BBC ONE documentary The Hunt |url=https://snre.arizona.edu/thandiwe-mweetwa-featured-bbc-one-documentary-hunt |accessdate=2 June 2018 |agency=University of Arizona School of Natural Resources and the Environment |date=24 February 2016}}</ref> Mweetwa established the Women in Wildlife Conservation Training Programme in 2016 with the aim to inspire local young women to consider careers in conservation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/former-pestalozzi-students-helping-to-change-the-world-for-the-better-1-8545110|title=Former Pestalozzi students helping to change the world for the better|last=|first=|date=June 25, 2018|work=Hastings & St. Leonards Observer|access-date=9 July 2018}}</ref> In 2016, Mweetwa was selected as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer.<ref name="NatGeo2016" /> In 2018, Mweetwa was selected as a Woman of Discovery and received a grant from WINGS WorldQuest. <ref name="WingsQA" /> |
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Thandiwe Mweetwa | |
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| Born | 1988 Monze, Zambia |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Occupation | biologist |
Thandiwe Mweetwa (born in 1988 in Monze, Zambia) is a wildlife biologist and community educator focusing on lion conservation.[1]
Life
Mweetwa grew up in a small town in southern Zambia and moved to a small, rural village called Mfuwe. When she was 12 where she was introduced to wildlife biology. She graduated from University of British Columbia with a BSc in Applied Animal Biology and a Masters in Natural Resources Conservation from the University of Arizona.[1] She currently serves as senior ecologist and community educator for the Zambian Carnivore Programme.[2]
Work in conservation
Mweetwa's work at the Zambian Carnivore Programme focuses on population dynamics and threats to lions and other carnivores in Zambia.[3] She originally joined as an intern in 2009 and now her work focuses mainly on lions and wild dogs in the Luangwa Valley. In 2016, Mweetwa and her colleagues at the Zambian Carnivore Programme were featured in the BBC One documentary The Hunt, narrated by David Attenborough focusing on the groups' efforts to protect African wild dogs.[4] Mweetwa established the Women in Wildlife Conservation Training Programme in 2016 with the aim to inspire local young women to consider careers in conservation.[5] In 2016, Mweetwa was selected as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer.[1] In 2018, Mweetwa was selected as a Woman of Discovery and received a grant from WINGS WorldQuest. [3]
References
- ^ a b c Nunez, Christina (2016). "Emerging Explorer: Thandiwe Mweetwa". National Geographic. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "Our People". Zambian Carnivore Programme. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ a b Fortis, Bianca. "Women of Discovery: Q & A with Thandiwe Mweetwa". WINGS WorldQuest. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "Thandiwe Mweetwa featured in BBC ONE documentary The Hunt". University of Arizona School of Natural Resources and the Environment. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "Former Pestalozzi students helping to change the world for the better". Hastings & St. Leonards Observer. June 25, 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
