DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

Se necesitan voluntarios para trabajar con Lechuzas de las Vizcacheras (Athene cunicularia).
Periodo: Octubre, Noviembre, Diciembre y Enero. 

Periodo mínimo: 15 días.

Lugar: Bahía Blanca (Buenos Aires, Argentina).

El proyecto se denomina " MECANISMOS DE INVASION Y ADAPTACIÓN, COSTOS Y BENEFICIOS DE UN PROCESO CONTEMPORÁNEO DE URBANIZACIÓN EN AVES ". 

Las tareas a realizar incluyen identificación y búsqueda de nidos de individuos de Lechuzas de las Vizcacheras, capturas mediante trampas, anillado, toma de muestras de sangre y medidas morfométricas.

Hiring Organization: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM)

El INVEMAR requiere un (1) estudiante de pregrado de Biología, Biología Marina, Ecología o carreras afines con conocimientos básicos en comunidades zooplanctónicas marinas, con el fin de desarrollar su trabajo de grado en “Caracterización de la comunidad zooplanctónica asociada a los bloques de exploración en el área sur-occidental de Isla Fuerte y la Alta Guajira en el marco del proyecto Toxicidad de fluidos de exploración de hidrocarburos offshore en organismos nativos del Caribe colombiano - ecosistemas profundos y sus recursos pesqueros en el los área sur-occidental de Isla Fuerte y la Alta Guajira, Caribe colombiano, desarrollado por el programa Biodiversidad y Ecosistemas Marinos (BEM).

Las propuestas serán recibidas entre del día 03 de agosto de 2012 hasta el día 24 de agosto de 2012 a las 5:00 p.m. 

Los interesados deberán enviar sus documentos en sobre cerrado dirigido a la Coordinación Académica de INVEMAR, Cerro Punta Betín, entrada por el Terminal Marítimo de Santa Marta.  

Mayor información: http://www.invemar.org.co/redcostera1/invemar/docs/10046Convocatoria_CAI_0017_2012.pdf

Hiring Organization: Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

Position Description: The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is a wildlife rescue, conservation and education centre. Our main goal is to help the wildlife, as well of the people of Malawi. As a rescue centre we try to help all kinds of orphaned and injured wild animals which are native to Malawi. Wherever suitable we aim to release those animals back into the wild again. When not releasable, we provide life time care for the animals. As a conservation centre we also work together with local communities through our education and community outreach projects. This makes us the first People and Wildlife (PAW) accredited organization in the world. For more information about the centre and our activities please visit our web-site: www.lilongwewildlife.org

For our primate release program we are looking on a very short term for a research assistant which can help to collect pre-release behavioural data on our release group of about 30 Yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus). The group is currently housed in a big, especially for the release built, pre-release enclosure which is situated at the LLWC. Behavioural data are gathered on topics like foraging behaviour, group cohesion and predator avoidance. Also data are gathered on indicators which tell us more about the welfare status of the group pre- and post-release. Whenever necessary training is provided to make sure animals will avoid predators which the can encounter in the wild. The whole release is carried out as close as possible to IUCN guidelines for the re-introduction of non-human primates.

The group will be release back into the wild at the end of November and till that time we are looking for somebody who can help us collect behavioural data on a daily basis.

Qualifications/Experience: 

* You have at least a BSC degree, biology/ zoology or any related study
* You are patient, and have a very good eye for detail
* You have some experience with behavioral research, preferably on primates
* You have good knowledge of the English language, spoken and written
* You have the concentration, motivation and commitment to observe primates for extended periods, even when it is very warm or rains
* You are mentally and physically fit to work long days, six days a week
* You are emotionally mature and feel comfortable to stay away from family and friends for an extended time
* You have the ability to raise funds to contribute to our release project.

Salary/funding:
You will not receive any salary, but we do provide basic housing for free (tent for furniture) and a food allowance.

This project offers a great opportunity for students to gather more experience in collecting behavioural primate data within a unique primate release program.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Basic accomodation and food

Term of Appointment:
3 months

Application Deadline:
ASAP

Contact Information:
Jasper Iepema
Kenyata drive
Lilongwe, none none
Malawi

Telephone Number:
++26 (0)211951455

Website:
http://www.lilongwewildlife.org

E-mail Address:
animalcare@LLWC.org

Hiring Organization: Alouatta Sanctuary & Eco-Lodge

Position Description: Alouatta Sanctuary near David, Panama provides a limited number of internship opportunities for those seeking first-hand experience in the fields of primate rehabilitation, tropical forest conservation, and environmental education. Alouatta Sanctuary is the only wildlife rehabilitation site in Panama currently specializing in the rehabilitation of primates, with an emphasis on mantled howler monkeys. As such, it serves an important role in conserving animals critical to tropical forest ecosystems, and educating the public about primate biology and rainforest conservation. Successful applicants will participate in primate rehabilitation efforts, contribute to educational programs, assist with ongoing research projects, and support the day-to-day functioning of the facility. Training is available in the fields of wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, primate behavior and ecology, tropical forest biology, field sampling procedures, and data processing techniques (including GIS). Depending on individual contributions, interns may also have the opportunity to co-author peer-reviewed publications.

Interns are accepted on a rolling basis and must make at least a 1-month commitment (40 hours/week), with longer stays preferred. University students seeking shorter 3-week internships during holiday breaks may be considered on a case by case basis.

We are currently looking for interns with flexible start dates between Oct 2012-Jan 2013. Interns will participate on the following projects:

Wildlife Rehabilitation: Alouatta Sanctuary specializes in the rehabilitation of mantled howler monkeys. However, we also accept other mammals and birds in need of aid. Interns assist in the daily care of rehabilitated animals and monitor newly released individuals, documenting feeding preferences and interactions with free-ranging howler monkey groups.

Primate Cognitive Studies: Mantled howler monkeys do not thrive in captivity. There are extremely few in zoological institutions in the Americas, Europe, or Australia, and as a result, few opportunities to study howler monkey cognitive abilities. At Alouatta Sanctuary, interns help to conduct a series of cognitive experiments in the form of foraging challenges that address howler monkey knowledge of the physical world. These experiments provide important enrichment opportunities for the primates we rehabilitate and yield new information for the scientific community as to primate cognitive abilities.

Tropical Forest Conservation : Alouatta Sanctuary has been strategically reforested to form part of a corridor between two intact primary forests. As a result, the property functions as critical wildlife habitat for a variety of species (mantled howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, night monkeys, ocelots, peccaries, coatis, and many others). Interns are needed to conduct wildlife censuses using line transects and remote camera traps, as well as to conduct behavioral observations of primate habitat-use. Opportunities may also be available to assist in further reforestation efforts and local community conservation programs.

Environmental Education: Education forms a critical component of our conservation efforts. Interns give lectures on mantled howler monkey behavior and conservation, lead short nature walks, and contribute to the development of educational materials. The opportunity to assist our environmental education specialist in presentations at local primary and secondary schools may also be available.

Qualifications/Experience:  All applicants must be at least 18 years old, be physically fit, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people of all ages and from different cultures. Applicants must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test (Mantoux or x-ray) and Hepatitis (A & B) vaccinations, and must purchase current international health insurance while in Panama. Experience traveling to the tropics or living in remote conditions is a plus, as is coursework or work experience in primate ecology or environmental education.

To apply, please send a short letter of interest, CV, and names/contact information for 3 references to internships@alouattasanctuary.org. Be specific as to which projects you are interested in, the start/end dates you would prefer, and your experience (if any) with wildlife, environmental science, or education.

Salary/funding: Interns will be provided with housing at Alouatta Sanctuary, but are unpaid and will be responsible for providing their own airfare to David as well as $750/mo in fees to cover training and food. Accommodations are very comfortable (hot water, electricity, internet). We are located roughly ½ hour from David, Panama, a modern city with all the amenities (an international airport, hospitals, supermarkets, hardware stores, movie theatres, etc). The sanctuary’s location also provides an excellent base to explore the best nature Panama has to offer (cloud forests, beaches, marine parks) during time off.

Term of Appointment:
one month minimum

Application Deadline:
ongoing

Contact Information:
Alouatta Sanctuary
Panama

Website:
http://www.alouattasanctuary.org

E-mail Address:
internships@alouattasanctuary.org