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Adrian Bantich
Personal Information | |
| Name | Adrian |
| Lastname | Bantich |
| DEAT Registered | Y |
| DEAT Expiry Date | 2013 |
| First Aid Certificate | Y |
| First Aid Certificate Expiry Date | 2011 |
| Drivers License | Y |
| Drivers Expiry Date | 2014 |
| Public Drivers Permit | Y |
| Public Drivers Expiry Date | 2014 |
| Restrictions | None |
Qualifications And Achievements | |
| FGASA Level | 3 |
| Trails Guide | Y |
| Cyber Tracker Level | 1 |
| Experience | 5-10 years |
| Assistant Head Ranger | Y |
| Dates | 2008 - 2009 |
Secondary Education | |
| School | Benoni High School |
| Matric Year | 2003 |
| Subjects Passed | Science - HG, Maths - HG, Accounting - HG, Art - HG, Afrikaans - HG, English - HG |
Tertiary Education | |
| Institution | Rhodes University & UNISA |
| Last Study Year | 2004 - Present |
| Course Particluars | B.Sc - Zoology and Environmental Sciences (Animal and Human interaction/impact specialization) |
| Employment History |
Current Guiding Responsibities Include: Game drives Bush walks Horse back trails Tours of bushman rock-art sites Use of telemetry equipment Conservation work and projects
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| References |
Senior Lecturer and Instructor- South African Wildlife College SKS(DA) (DG) Mentor (Logged) Cell:
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| Recent Experience | Research particulars and Highlights from 2008 I have had the privilege to habituate 5 African Wild Dogs as well as their 11 puppies. Considering that the population consists of around 9% of the greater Kruger population (M. Venter,. EWT, 2008: Personal Communication) a very high amount of interest has been shown with regard to this particular animal population. Jo de Wilde (Head Guide, Tintswalo Safari Lodge 2007-2008) and I were fortunate enough to locate the very new den site, accurately estimate the birth date of the puppies, and privately habituate (along with our northern concession neighbour) these animals for 2.5 months before opening the den site up to the reserve. Identity photos of all adults were taken, along with their now 9 remaining puppies, and extensive daily data journals were written. All of this information was given to Mariana Venter of the Endangered Wildlife trust, who is currently conducting a census of African Wild Dog in the Greater Kruger Biosphere as well as in South Africa as a whole. I also arranged for Roger and Pat de la Harpe to come to the Manyeleti Game Reserve and photograph these animals for their new Coffee Table Book, Wild Dogs of South Africa, which will be published in July 2009. The pack has since moved out of the reserve, and so research has ceased. . Other projects and Habituation:
Current and past job post Responsibilities Tintswalo Safari Lodge (2008- 2009) - Assistant Head Field Guide: Relief Head Guide- Guide allocations, Vehicle fleet monitoring, concession & ethics management Co-ordination of training programmes and assessments Presentations on eco-tourism and conservation for Tintswalo clients and companies Company liaison for the South African Wildlife College Company liaison for external research, photographic and census projects Publication and co-ordination of ecological reports and journals for the Tintswalo Concession Co-ordination and formulation of research and field projects Operating and training of Meade Telescope (LX 90 Schmidt- Classegrain) Astronomy and telescope stargazing lectures for Tintswalo clients Writing, editing and publication of monthly Guide Diaries Tintswalo Safari Lodge (2008-2009) - Lodge Manager; Tintswalo Manor House Responsible for five staff members
Tintswalo Safari Lodge (2007-2008) – Field Guide
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