About Dr Piet Malepa

Building conservation science from zoo ecosystems to regional practice.

Publicly available records place Piet Lesiba Malepa in zoo-based conservation and amphibian program work, including research and implementation activities linked to Pickersgill's reed frog conservation.

Johannesburg Zoo Affiliation Amphibian Conservation Applied Ecology Programs

Biography

His published work focuses strongly on Pickersgill's reed frog conservation, especially ex-situ breeding conditions, life-stage monitoring, and biodiversity planning partnerships.

Papers and guidance documents connect research outcomes directly to practical husbandry and conservation operations in institutional settings.

Current Focus (Evidence-Based)

  • Captive breeding and handling protocols for threatened amphibians
  • Developmental staging and survival outcomes in ex-situ care
  • Biodiversity Management Plan implementation with partner institutions

Qualifications and Professional Record

Items below are based on publicly accessible records and linked source material.

Qualification

MSc (Geography), University of South Africa

A 2014 dissertation record in the Unisa repository documents Piet Lesiba Malepa's MSc work on visitor perceptions of litter at Johannesburg Zoo.

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Affiliation

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Conservation Work

Co-authorship and program outputs connect his work to JCPZ-linked amphibian conservation efforts, including Zoo Biology papers and field-to-husbandry knowledge transfer.

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Program Role

Amphibian Husbandry and Welfare Leadership Context

Publicly available husbandry guidelines and media references list management and welfare leadership context in support of amphibian conservation operations.

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Academic profile, affiliations, and supervision interests.

Includes education background, active projects, and collaboration pathways.