Volunteering with lions in Kenya
This blog reveal photos of an interesting volunteering experience with lions in Kenya through Earthwatch Institute on september 2006. Here the volunteers collect data from the field to help protect Tsavo's legendary lions and find ways for lions and local communities live side by side. In Tsavo you can see a vast variety of fauna and flora superior of that shown here, as landscapes and sunshines fascinating and unforgettable. This is a real adventure where is possible to see the biggest mammals of Africa and learn more about that country, the mother language ( swahili ) and the several existing tribes, with an excellent team of support in the camp, assistants of project and organization of the Earthwatch Institute.
Consider being a volunteer with Earthwatch and you will be doing a remarkable contribute to protect these amazing lions.
Earthwatch mission
Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit environmental organisation whose mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
More about Earthwatch
§ For over 35 years Earthwatch has provided funding , logistical support and a workforce of volunteer field assistants for over 2.000 scientists. There are currently 120 Earthwatch field research expeditions that need the help of volunteers, so if you would like to give your time please visit www.earthwatch.org for a list of opportunities.
§ Earthwatch projects are divided into six primary research areas, endangered habitats, threatened species, climate change, human / wildlife conflict, sustainable resource management, and earth science and cultural evolution.
§ Since 1971 the worldwide organisation has recruited over 85.000 volunteers in support of 2.800 field research projects in 118 countries. These volunteers have contributed over 10 million hours to essential field work.
§ Earthwatch offset all greenhouse gas emissions associated with volunteer travel through an organisation called Climate Care. www.climatecare.org
