DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

Title: Fenwicks Antpitta TelemetryAgency: Fundación ProAvesLocation: Colibrí de sol reserveJob Description: Fundación ProAves, conscious of the urgent need to generate scientific data about the CR Fenwicks Antpitta, will initiate a telemetry project starting in June of 2012. The objective of the project will be to generate crucial data necessary for the production of conservation strategies to protect this endemic species and its habitat. Fundación ProAves is seeking an English speaking biologist (with Spanish skills) with experience in radio-telemetry to work alongside a Colombian biologist and act as lead investigator and mentor during the 2 month project. Qualifications: Potential candidates ...

Organization: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium (AZA Member) Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Pittsburgh Zoo, a dynamic, fast paced and progressive organization, is seeking an energetic, experienced professional to be part of our Zoo team as our Director of Science and Conservation. The Zoo currently houses over 6,000 animals, with a major research focus on African elephants, African painted dogs, polar bears, and numerous aquatic species.Responsibilities/ Duties:Oversees and administers all research programs at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and the Zoo’s International Conservation Center (ICC). Plans, coordinates and directs the work of the research and conservation department ...

Organization: Vancouver Aquarium (AZA Member) Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMarine Mammal Training Internship Program DescriptionThe Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is accepting resumes for a fall internship (Aug 27th to Dec 23, 2012) in the marine mammal department. This internship is designed to introduce practical experience in husbandry skills and the basics of training in combination with the many skills that are associated with being an excellent marine mammal trainer. This goal will be accomplished by working closely with our marine mammal staff under the supervision of a mentor. Regular evaluations, both formal and informal will allow for a productive ...

Title: Field AssistantAgency: Virginia TechLocation: Belize, Central AmericaJob Description: Volunteer opportunity to study wild cats! Gain great experience now. We are seeking 2-3 motivated field assistants on our wild cat study in Belize, Central America. This study focuses on jaguars, pumas, and ocelots using non-invasive detection methods. Volunteers will gain extensive field experience working on a multi-faceted wildlife conservation project in a beautiful tropical country. Non-invasive methods include setting up large remote camera grids across a tropical broadleaf forest and in community lands. The study is examining the impact of timber extraction on jaguar populations by surveying an ...

Title: Summer Research InternAgency: University of Illinois - New Mexico State Univ.Job Description: Intern will work as part of a research team investigating how animal biodiversity is responding to large-scale restoration efforts in the Chihuahuan Desert aimed at restoring grassland habitat for wildlife (Restore New Mexico project). Intern will develop an independent research project related to how shrub-control treatments affect habitat structure and nesting success for songbirds. Research could focus on estimating nest predation rates, and identification of important nest predators, in paired grassland and shrubland sites. Focal species include black-throated sparrows and Cassin's sparrows. ...