Herbivore Research

Botswana Herbivore Research is a multidisciplinary research team focused on understanding herbivore populations and ecological relationships in Botswana. Its core researchers, Dr Hattie Bartlam-Brooks and Dr Emily Bennitt, have worked in the country for many years. Their research began with studies of individual species, including zebra and buffalo, and has broadened to include a range of ungulates and the communities they form.

The team brings together principal investigators, students and collaborators from fields including ecology, geography, physiology and sociology. This breadth supports research questions that benefit from multiple perspectives. Its work includes Okavango herbivore research, African buffalo research, the Makgadikgadi–Okavango zebra migration, tsessebe ecology, grazing among species living in the same areas, and the effects of artificial water points. The website shares information about the team and its research, with sections for research updates, a blog, a gallery and contact details. Through its studies and collaborations, Botswana Herbivore Research contributes to a broader understanding of the country’s herbivore species and ecosystems.