Tue, Jul 30
|Johannesburg
Vulture Conservation in Focus: A Talk by Dr. Linda van den Heever
Join us for an insightful talk on vulture conservation by Dr. Linda van den Heever, hosted by BirdLife South Africa. Dr. van den Heever, a renowned expert in vulture conservation with a PhD in Zoology, will share her groundbreaking research on lead poisoning in White-backed Vultures.
Time & Location
Jul 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Johannesburg, 48 Jan Smuts Ave, Forest Town, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
Guests
About the event
Join Us for an Insightful Vulture Conservation Talk!
Date: Tuesday, July 30th 6:30pm
Discover the crucial efforts to save South Africa’s Cape and White-backed vultures from the devastating effects of lead poisoning. Join us for an engaging talk by Dr. Linda van den Heever, a leading expert in vulture conservation, at the Vulture Project event.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Linda van den Heever holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of Pretoria, focusing on lead poisoning in South Africa’s Gyps vultures. After a successful corporate career, she shifted her focus to her true passion—conservation. Since 2013, Linda has been with BirdLife South Africa and currently serves as the Species Conservation Programme Manager.
Highlights of the Talk:
The impact of lead poisoning on Cape and White-backed vultures