Leon Hermenegild is a dedicated and talented researcher, currently employed as a Research Assistant at TRCO since September 2023. Before he received this position, he was an Intern at TRCO. Leon completed bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, which he earned “distinction” from the College of African Wildlife Management in 2022. Additionally, Leon possesses a diploma in animal health and production, obtained from the Livestock Training Institute Morogoro Campus in 2018.
He conducted a research on the use of training dogs in combating wildlife crimes with case studies in Kilimanjaro International Airport, Manyara Wildlife Ranch, Mkomazi National Park, and Serengeti National Park. As best candidate, he moved further with his career by continue practicing what he learned as volunteer in Honeyguide Foundation and the Tanzania Elephant Foundation. Leon skills enabled him to be the first research assistant hired by the TRCO.
