Mar 23, 2025 | Anthropology, Conservation, Education, Evolution
-Two decades of research reveal nearly 8,000 species so far, unlocking new insights into Africa’s ecosystems- Gorongosa National Park pulses with life, from microscopic bacteria to towering elephants, all thriving in one of Africa’s most species-rich countries. The...
Jan 13, 2025 | Anthropology, Evolution, Sustainable Development
by – Megan Beardmore-Herd With extreme weather events on the rise, a group of scientists studied how a major cyclone affected baboons and vervet monkeys in Gorongosa National Park. Using data from long-term camera traps, the team compared where and how many...
Oct 15, 2024 | Anthropology, EO Wilson Laboratory, Evolution, Masters, Paleo Primate Project, Research, Science
Top photo – Norina Vicente teaches children about insects. Six rising stars from Gorongosa National Park are set to pursue PhDs, thanks to scholarships to Portugal’s top universities. From Mozambique’s first female primatologist to experts in biodiversity and...
Sep 17, 2024 | Anthropology, Education, Evolution, Research, Science
Wildlife projects may reveal clues about human evolution. Gorongosa National Park, already a hotspot for evolutionary anthropology, is about to go on a wild ride with a series of new studies. Catarina Santos Coelho will study how primates and hoofed animals...
