Kimberly Tanguma
Caeser Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M University- Kingsville
M.S. Range and Wildlife Management.
Measuring Water and Nutrients in Rangeland Grass Species. What Can We Learn from Drones?
Growing up in Laredo, Texas, my hunting experiences were limited. However, through deep involvement in FFA, the county fair jr. board, and my community, I was introduced to the world of hunting and wildlife conservation. For over 6 years now I have been an avid hunter and volunteer with TYHP. Without the connections I made through TYHP and several generous landowners, I would not have developed such a passion for pursuing a degree in wildlife. In 2022 I graduated with my B.S. in Animal Science, and during that time, I had the opportunity to travel and promote wildlife conservation through my various internships. Before starting my master’s degree in Range and Wildlife, I completed an internship with TAMUK and NRCS as part of the first drone wave cohort, which led me to my current thesis project. Now in my second year of graduate school at Texas A&M University – Kingsville with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, my thesis research focuses on measuring water and nutrient levels in native rangeland grasses using soil moisture sensors and drones. This will allow me to determine the peak nutrition and water content in these native grasses for both livestock and wildlife.
