Clarissa Schill is a biologist with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a Master’s in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management. Her wildlife conservation journey began during a volunteer experience in Tanzania, where she worked in animal welfare. This experience solidified her commitment to wildlife conservation efforts across the continent.
Currently, Clarissa is pursuing a PhD in Natural Resources Management at the Okavango Research Institute, University of Botswana, and is actively involved in the SASSCAL Antelope project. Her research, which delves into the resource and space use patterns of ungulates in Southern Africa, particularly the effects of environmental and anthropogenic stressors like road infrastructure and climate change, has provided her with a profound understanding of the challenges and complexities of wildlife conservation in rapidly changing environments.
For her master’s thesis, Clarissa worked as an external researcher at the Southern African Wildlife College in Hoedspruit, where she focused on studying tagging and monitoring methods for black and white rhinoceros.
Clarissa is deeply passionate about wildlife conservation and is committed to using her skills and expertise for Wild at Life e. V.’s ongoing missions.
