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- ItemOpen AccessBig Science: SKA and the next phase of astronomy in Africa(2013) Horrell, JasperIn 2012 the country celebrated the news that South Africa had won a substantial part of the bid to build the most ambitious radio astronomy array in the world - the Square Kilometer Array. This audio lecture explains the purpose and function of this massive investment in international astronomy, and its implications for the future of astronomy in South Africa. This resource is useful for anyone interested in the Square Kilometer Array and astronomy in general.
- ItemOpen AccessBird Ringing(2014-09-12) Oschadleus, Dieter; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Dieter Oschadleus discusses bird ringing in South Africa, from its beginning in 1948, to the tools and techniques used (mist nets, aluminium or stainless steel rings), to the ethical considerations involved in ringing and tagging. The interview explains the purpose and value of bird ringing in the scientific process and the ways in which citizens can get involved in bird ringing in South Africa. Image provided coutesy of Kim and Forest Starr under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license.
- ItemOpen AccessButterfly Photography(2014-09-12) Bode, Justin; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Justin Bode discusses butterfly photography, including the differences between forest and bushveld butterflies and a rare sighting of the Golden Flash butterfly. Citizen scientists have been instrumental in developing knowledge of not only the adult life phase of butterflies, but also through recording the larval and pupal stages of both moths and butterflies in South Africa and discovering new localities for endangered species. Justin also discusses synergies with other research projects, such as ant researchers, that can be exploited by involving citizen scientists in the research process. Eyed Pansy Ilanda image provided courtesy of M Purves under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
- ItemOpen AccessCitizen Science - Mammal Map(2014-09-12) Hoffman, Tali; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Tali Hoffman explains the purpose and scope of MammalMAP - an online platform which aims to update the distribution records of all African mammal species - and how citizens all over Africa can contribute by sending in photos of animals in conjunction with their location. Tali discusses capacity and services offered by the platform, the ways in which this information is being used, and the ethical considerations required and the measures taken to prevent abuse of such a resource, such as poaching. Image provided courtesy of Johan Taljaard under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike 3.0 Unported license.
- ItemOpen AccessCitizen Science - Special Days(2014-09-12) Loftie-Eaton, Megan; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Tim Neary interviews Megan Loftie-Eaton about the Animal Demography Unit's citizen science programme 'Special Days' - Mad Mammal Monday, Tree Tuesday, Weaver Wednesday, Threat Thursday, Frog Friday, Scorpion Saturday and Snake Sunday. Megan discusses strategies to engage citizens in science, including the use of social media and potential strategies for more productive strategies for mainstream media, and the valuable contributions citizens can make to scientific knowledge and wildlife conservation in South Africa. This resource introduces some of the basic citizen science initiatives undertaken by UCT and offers guidance for members of the public interested in getting involved. Image supplied courtesy of the Animal Demography Unit under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commerical Share-Alike 3.0 Unported license.
- ItemOpen AccessLarge Terrestrial Birds(2014-09-12) Hofmeyr, Sally; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Sally Hofmeyr discusses the Coordinated Aviafaunal Roadcount programme, which maps populations of large terrestrial birds in agricultural areas. This programme supplies demographic data that can be used to inform conservation efforts and stimulate further research into declining or endangered populations. Sally discusses are methodological considerations required in order to make the information gathered from the approximately 800 citizen scientists are involved in the projects most useful, as well as the effect of farming on large terrestrial bird demography. Image provided courtesy of Brian Snelson under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
- ItemMetadata onlyPenguin Watch(2011) Department of ZoologyThis website is designed to contain up-to-date news and information about the issues facing penguins in their natural habitat, specifically the African Penguin. Penguin Watch is designed to disseminate up to date information about the issues facing penguins in the wild, especially the African penguin. It is a resource aimed firstly at the global African Penguin community from individuals working to conserve the species within its native range of South Africa and Namibia to everyone worldwide who is concerned about the welfare of penguins in the wild.
- ItemOpen AccessPenguins(2014-09-12) Sherley, Richard; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Richard Sherley discusses penguin tracking in South Africa, and how tracking mechanisms support research on feeding, breeding and migration patterns. Also discussed are how the miniturisation of tracking devices has dramatically improved information gathering, especially for tracking young birds and breeding populations. This information feeds into the Departmental of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for national planning purposes. Image provided courtesy of Namastesa under a Creative Commons Attribution 1.0 Generic license.
- ItemOpen AccessPeninsula Paddle(2014-09-12) Winters, Kevin; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Kevin Winters speaks about the Peninsula Paddle and how the event generates interest for the preservation and conservation of waterways and rivers. Urban rivers are at risk from pollution and eutrophication due to waste run off, but river clean-up projects can provide employment as well as beautification and urban renewal. The socio-politics of conservation of waterways is highlighted as one of the more important and difficult parts of conservation. This resource is valuable for members of the public interested in getting involved in local community ecological preservation initiatives.
- ItemOpen AccessScience and Wild Fashion - Animal Identification by Appearance(2014-09-12) Bussiere, Elsa; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Elsa Bussiere discusses tracking animal population density, movement and habitation patterns via the use of non-invasive techniques such as camera traps and the statistical models that have been developed to analyse the data captured through these techniques. Such techniques are very useful for capturing smaller or more secretive animals. Citizen scientists can also contribute by 'adopting a camera' by sponsoring a camera trap in a wide variety of areas, especially non-protected regions where animal demography is less well-documented. Image provided courtesy of Ian Gaigher under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
- ItemOpen AccessScorpions and Spiders(2014-09-12) Engelbrecht, Ian; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Ian Engelbrecht discusses scorpions in Southern Africa. Southern Africa has the most diverse population of scorpions in the world, with 150 described species, with an estimated 400 species within the region, ranging from some of the largest to the smallest and the most and least dangerous. Ian discusses mating patterns, including mating dances and placating behaviour. Many scorpions give birth to live young, and can have between 6 and several hundred young, with females showing strong maternal behaviour. Also discussed are the role of scorpions in arid regions as both predators and food sources. Citizen scientists can contribute by sending in scorpion photographs to enhance the accuracy of current population studies. Image provided courtesy of Magnus Manske under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Germany.
- ItemOpen AccessSeals and Sharks(2014-09-12) O'Riain, Justin; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Justin o' Riain discusses shark and seal interactions in the False Bay/Seal Island area, focusing on predator-prey interactions and predation behaviour. Additional topics discussed are the seals' response to aggressive predation behaviour, including travelling strategies and learning patterns among young seals. Ethology of seals and sharks, specifically focusing on predator-prey relations, avoidance and predation strategies. Image provided courtesy of Christopher under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
- ItemOpen AccessWeaver Birds(2014-09-12) Oschadleus, Dieter; Neary, TimIn this radio broadcast, Dieter Oschadleus discusses weavers, from nest-building patterns to the different kinds of weavers (masked weaver, widow and bishop birds, and sparrow weavers, scaly-feathered finch, etc.) and their respective habitats. Weaver nest sites also attract a variety of predators (snakes, birds of prey) and obligate nesters such as the pygmy falcon who do not create their own nests, and thus weaver sites create their own ecologies through provision of shade and concentration of droppings. Citizen scientists can get involved by photographs of weaver sites which are then used to build up a database of weaver sites which provide demographic information very useful to avian zoologists. Image provided courtesy of Snowmanradio under a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.0 Generic license.