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Conservation Biologist Mabula Ground-hornbill Project
Conservation Biologist Mabula Ground-hornbill Project
Lisa's academic interests span conservation biology, wildlife management, and evolutionary ecology, with emphases on vertebrate biogeography and emerging technologies in wildlife monitoring. Their research has focused on vertebrate ecology and evolution in southern Africa, including taxonomic and conservation genetic studies of birds and mammals, the influence of fire, climate change and invasive species on biotic communities, and wildlife diseases.
"Hornbills are a unique and fascinating group of birds that display interesting life-history traits and intriguing breeding behaviour. However, there is much that we do not yet understand about the evolution and ecology of African hornbill species - which is a problem when it comes to conservation planning. I am passionate about African avifauna, field research and evidence-based conservation, and I hope that bringing my skills to the ongoing efforts to protect ground-hornbills will contribute to their future conservation."
Dr. Nupen's role in the Abyssinian Ground-hornbill project involves: (i) coordinating and supervising research and training of project staff and KNUST students, (ii) supporting fieldwork planning artificial nest-building, and (iii) promoting collaboration between the Mabula Ground-hornbill Project and international partners. You can contact Dr. Nupen on LisaNupen[at]gmail.com or on Instagram @bigskyafrica
Candling Southern Ground-hornbill eggs
Measuring ground-hornbill eggs
A Yellow-billed Hornbill at a nest box in the Kalahari
Southern Ground-hornbill nest monitoring in Kruger National Park
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