Nkazimulo will pursue a masters in conservation biology at the University of Cape Town, with a research project that will aim to establish the basis for effectively conserving vultures in two key conservation strongholds in Zimbabwe: Gonarezhou National Park and Bubye Valley Conservancy. Her research, developed in partnership with the Gonarezhou Conservation Trust, will assess the conservation status of vultures, breeding success, habitat preferences for breeding sites and the nature and severity of human threats facing each species. She was nominated by Dr Peter Lindsey, Director of the Lion Recovery Fund.
Awarded a WCN Conservation Scholarship.
Location: Zimbabwe
University: University of Cape Town