WildComm Research Stations

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation based in South Africa, dedicated to hands-on research and training for the next generation of conservationists. Located within a private reserve—home to two of the Big Five, rich birdlife, and diverse vegetation with 380 tree species recorded on-site—we provide interns with meaningful opportunities to contribute to long-term ecological monitoring and conservation management. Internship Overview  This internship offers an immersive experience in vegetation and habitat assessment, with a focus on tree surveys, phenology, and habitat modelling. Interns will contribute to building a comprehensive understanding of the reserve’s vegetation communities and their importance for wildlife. Interns will: Conduct ground surveys at over 100 randomly generated quadrants Measure tree species abundance, canopy cover, canopy height, ground cover, and geology Analyse seasonal phenological changes in...

About Us WildComm Research Stations operate within the diverse savannah ecosystems of Limpopo, South Africa. Our team supports ecological research and long-term monitoring projects, providing critical data for conservation and wildlife management in the region. Location: Private wildlife reserve, home to two of the Big Five Internship Overview This internship offers hands-on experience in wildlife research, focusing specifically on carnivore ecology. Interns will contribute to an ongoing study examining predator population trends, activity patterns, habitat use, and interspecies interactions across the reserve. This is a field-based and data-intensive position, suitable for students pursuing studies in ecology, conservation biology, or related disciplines. Key Objectives Understand long-term population trends of key predator species on the reserve Investigate daily, lunar, and seasonal activity patterns Assess predator...