“Davison Gumbo was a legend in all senses of the word. He was a man of great warmth, humility, and decency and I would count him as a dear friend as well as an unwavering colleague. Originally from Zimbabwe, Davison completed his tertiary education at Clark University in Massachusetts, in the eastern United States. His children were also educated in the U.S., and remained there, yet Davison felt a strong commitment to return to southern Africa to contribute to solving a burgeoning conservation crisis in the region. I worked with Davison for over 16 years, and I respected and admired him greatly. I, along with many others, will truly miss him.” – Terry Sunderland
“I will remember Davison’s thoughtful questions and approachable demeanor. Davison made me feel comfortable and welcome to share ideas and to carry out fieldwork in Zambia. As an early-career scientist, I was grateful for the ease he brought to my new work environment, something I hope to emulate in the future. I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with him.” – Alida O’Connor
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