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Meet the Ingwe Research Team
Project Manager - Anton van Loggerenberg
Anton has been researching leopard behaviour in the Lydenburg
mountains since 2003.
From an early age Anton developed a love of the African bush and
especially Leopards. His bush skills and dedication to the cause of
wildlife conservation have been a key element in the success of his
research to date.
After many years as a researcher, he has now taken on the role of
Project Manager, co-ordinating all Ingwe research activities in the
greater Lydenburg area.
Anton reports to the board of PAW Conservation Trust
Anton has been researching leopard behaviour in the Lydenburg
mountains since 2003.
From an early age Anton developed a love of the African bush and
especially Leopards. His bush skills and dedication to the cause of
wildlife conservation have been a key element in the success of his
research to date.
After many years as a researcher, he has now taken on the role of
Project Manager, co-ordinating all Ingwe research activities in the
greater Lydenburg area.
Anton reports to the board of PAW Conservation Trust
Ingwe Leopard Research falls under the auspice of
PAW Conservation Trust.
PAW Conservation Trust.
Researcher and Volunteer Team Leader
Tara’s passion for wildlife came about from a very early age especially a keen
interest in big cats. It was time spent volunteering at South Lakes Wild Animal
Park that the realisation came of how fascinated she was with animal behaviour.
Having had the privilege of working with Panthera species such as tigers and
lions among a whole range of creatures from across the globe, she decided to
further her education in understanding the science behind the behaviour. She
read zoology at the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne gaining a 2:1 with
Honours. After visiting the Sumatran Tiger Trust, in Sumatra as part of the
degree, she was keen to observe more behaviour of wildlife in their natural
surroundings. Having been a full time keeper at the same park for a number of
years, an opportunity occurred to do this and she began training to become a
field guide in South Africa. Once the course was completed she began her career
as a safari guide, observing every aspect of African nature including the big 5 in
close proximity, providing guests with insight into the natural world. Moving from
the stunning Waterberg to the world famous Sabi sands to become a wildlife
presenter for WildEarth’s LIVE broadcasts was really where she learned about
the leopard intimately! The move to the Ingwe leopard research is an exciting new
chapter which will help to understand more about the last of the big 5 which still
roam wild across South Africa.
Tara’s passion for wildlife came about from a very early age especially a keen
interest in big cats. It was time spent volunteering at South Lakes Wild Animal
Park that the realisation came of how fascinated she was with animal behaviour.
Having had the privilege of working with Panthera species such as tigers and
lions among a whole range of creatures from across the globe, she decided to
further her education in understanding the science behind the behaviour. She
read zoology at the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne gaining a 2:1 with
Honours. After visiting the Sumatran Tiger Trust, in Sumatra as part of the
degree, she was keen to observe more behaviour of wildlife in their natural
surroundings. Having been a full time keeper at the same park for a number of
years, an opportunity occurred to do this and she began training to become a
field guide in South Africa. Once the course was completed she began her career
as a safari guide, observing every aspect of African nature including the big 5 in
close proximity, providing guests with insight into the natural world. Moving from
the stunning Waterberg to the world famous Sabi sands to become a wildlife
presenter for WildEarth’s LIVE broadcasts was really where she learned about
the leopard intimately! The move to the Ingwe leopard research is an exciting new
chapter which will help to understand more about the last of the big 5 which still
roam wild across South Africa.
