Nicole Anderson

Nicole Anderson is a Lecturer at Flinders University and Principal Scientist for the Kalahari African Wild Dog Conservation Project in Namibia, specializing in applied ecology and mammal conservation with emphasis on carnivore-focused community engagement initiatives.

Her academic qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation), Flinders University
• Bachelor of Applied Geographic Information Systems (Honors, 1st Class), Flinders University - investigated threatened bird species in Mount Lofty Ranges using surrogate groups for landscape-scale conservation planning
• PhD in Carnivore Ecology, Flinders University - examined stress responses in African wild dogs during capture and vaccination efficacy against canine parvovirus

Dr. Anderson's research integrates advanced field techniques with community participation, featuring extensive experience in yellow-footed rock wallaby trapping across Flinders/Gawler Ranges, aerial wildlife surveys from helicopters, and GPS tracking of feral camels across three Australian deserts. Her current Namibia-based work deploys GPS collars on free-ranging African wild dogs to analyze home range dynamics in changing landscapes while implementing community camera trap studies to foster environmental stewardship. Expertise in GIS underpins her conservation modeling and decision frameworks.

At Flinders University, she teaches Biodiversity and Conservation, Ecology Modelling, Conservation Planning, and Geographic Information Systems as Topic Lecturer/Tutor for GEOG8008, GEOG1003, and GEOG3013 courses.

Professional contributions include:

• Board Member, Landscape Partnerships
• Member, Zoo and Aquarium Association
• Member, Painted Dog Conservation Incorporated

Her decade-long collaboration with Zoos South Australia involved diverse native/exotic species management, while recent projects examine aerial culling impacts on deer populations and develop community-driven conservation methodologies.