Gorongosa National Park

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  Gorongosa: Using Citizen Science to Study Ecology

  This course introduces ecological concepts and the process of science through ongoing research at Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. 
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  Activity

  Gorongosa: Making Observations Activity

  In this activity, students will use trail camera photos from WildCam Gorongosa to make observations and ask scientific questions as part of the scientific process.
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  Click & Learn

  iTunes U Course: Gorongosa: Using Citizen Science to Study Ecology

  This iTunes U course teaches concepts in ecology and scientific inquiry through a citizen science project in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.
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  Click & Learn

  WildCam Gorongosa

  Researchers in Gorongosa National Park use remote trail cameras to study the park’s wildlife. You can contribute to this important research through WildCam Gorongosa, an online citizen science platform.
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  Scientist at Work

  Tracking Lion Recovery in Gorongosa National Park

  (08 min 58 sec) See how scientists in Gorongosa National Park are using GPS satellite collars and motion-sensitive cameras to gather data about the recovery of the park’s lion population.
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  Short Film

  The Guide: A Biologist in Gorongosa

  (34 min 22 sec) Set against the restoration of war-torn Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, The Guide tells the story of a young man from the local community who discovers a passion for science after meeting world-renowned biologist E.O. Wilson. 
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  Film Guide

  Film Guides: The Guide: A Biologist in Gorongosa

  The following classroom-ready resources complement The Guide: A Biologist in Gorongosa, which tells the story of Tonga Torcida, a young man coming of age on Mount Gorongosa and in the newly revitalized Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique.
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  Click & Learn

  Gorongosa National Park Interactive Map

  This interactive map of Gorongosa National Park allows users to explore different features of the park, including key components of the conservation strategy. 
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  Click & Learn

  Gorongosa Timeline

  A highly visual interactive timeline for exploring the history of Gorongosa National Park, from its beginnings as a hunting reserve and decline in the wake of a civil war, to its return to being one of the world’s foremost wildlife treasures and case studies in conservation biology.  
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  Activity

  Exploring Biomes in Gorongosa National Park

  Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is a region with high ecological diversity that encompasses two distinct biomes. This activity introduces students to the concept of biomes in conjunction with the Gorongosa National Park interactive map click and learn
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  Scientist at Work

  Surveying Gorongosa's Biodiversity

  (08 min 24 sec) Biologists Piotr Naskrecki and Jennifer Guyton identify and record the diversity of species in Gorongosa National Park’s Cheringoma Plateau.