Browsing Teaching and Learning by Author "Neary, Tim"

 

Browsing Teaching and Learning by Author "Neary, Tim"

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  • Bird Ringing
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    Author: Oschadleus, Dieter ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Butterfly Photography
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    Author: Bode, Justin ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Citizen Science - Mammal Map
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    Author: Hoffman, Tali ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Citizen Science - Special Days
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    Author: Loftie-Eaton, Megan ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Large Terrestrial Birds
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    Author: Hofmeyr, Sally ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Penguins
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    Author: Sherley, Richard ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Peninsula Paddle
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    Author: Winters, Kevin ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Science and Wild Fashion - Animal Identification by Appearance
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    Author: Bussiere, Elsa ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Scorpions and Spiders
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    Author: Engelbrecht, Ian ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Seals and Sharks
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    Author: O'Riain, Justin ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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 ... Read more c b
  • Weaver Birds
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    Author: Oschadleus, Dieter ; Neary, Tim Date: 12 Sep 2014 In 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. ... Read more c b