Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
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The Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) is headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania and has four research stations in other parts of the country.
TAWIRI is responsible for supervising all wildlife research related activities in Tanzania. The mission:
- To carry out research on various aspects of wildlife and biodiversity in general.
- To co-ordinate and supervise all wildlife research in the country.
- To advise the Government and wildlife management authorities on sustainable conservation of wildlife resources.
- To facilitate the involvement of Tanzanians in wildlife research including training.
TAWIRI works closely with Tanzania National Parks and the Division of Wildlife.
