A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 19 October 2009

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the university reported the crucial environmental research being done by a lecturer from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the Zululand Nile Crocodile Research program.

Dr. Myburgh was directly involved with the KwaZulu- Natal crocodile project. His research focused specifically on the effects of aquatic pollution. As part of the 2009 research program crocodiles were tracked using transmitters in their natural environment. Their nutrition and population growth were also closely monitored. KwaZulu-Natal and the Kruger National Park has the two largest populations of Nile crocodiles in southern Africa. However, research done here shows that the aquatic ecosystems are under severe strain because of pollution. Dr. Myburgh’s work in determining the effect of pollution on these animals has become even more crucial since the continuous threat on their natural environment has placed the crocodile on the critically endangered species list.

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