Herbert Prins

Herbert Prins is a Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in the Department of Animal Sciences. With over 518 research outputs and 44 completed projects, his work spans ecology, wildlife conservation, and biodiversity management. Notable collaborations include studies on migratory birds, savanna ecosystems, and animal behavior in Nepal, the Netherlands, and Africa.

• Key research themes: Landscape of fear in grasslands, physiological stress in rhinoceros, edge computing in wildlife tracking, genetic introgression in wild boar, and human-tiger interactions.
• Supervision: Guided PhD candidates in projects related to subtropical grazing lawns, poacher detection, and East Asian waterfowl migration.

Scientific contributions include datasets on wildlife genetics and tick population dynamics, alongside media engagements on rhino conservation and poaching trends. His recent publications analyze migratory connectivity, habitat degradation, and AI applications in ecosystem management.