Noluthando Ngeno3 March 2024 | 8:18

Kruger National Park hosts 200 scientists for conservation meeting

More than 200 scientists and researchers from 25 different countries are expected to attend the meeting.

Kruger National Park hosts 200 scientists for conservation meeting

The Science Network Meeting provides an opportunity for scientists to share their latest research findings conducted in national parks and other conservation areas within the savanna biome. Picture: sanparks.org/events/ssnm-2024

JOHANNESBURG - The Kruger National Park is hosting its 21st annual Savanna Science Network meeting from Sunday until 7 March.

More than 200 scientists and researchers from 25 different countries are expected to attend the meeting.

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"This is an important knowledge-sharing session among scientists on various topics and ecological and social sciences," said Kruger National Park spokesperson Isaac Phaahla. 

"Cultural heritage, tourism and human wildlife conflict are some of the topics that will be discussed."