URGENT: Primate Team Intern opportunities available in January!

The PLT Primate Team is looking for dedicated individuals to join us from January -April 2017 to participate in two studies of Laguna Blanca's three groups of hooded capuchins. The first study is investigating the dietary diversity of the different capuchin groups and how they vary across seasons. This project has been running since early 2016 and we want to collect a full years worth of data to compare how the composition of their diets change across the seasons. The second project is looking at forest strata use by the groups. We are looking for three interns per project to start as soon as possible!

Juvenile Capuchin eating flowers.

Interns spend full days in the field searching for, and following the capuchins and data is collected through focal follows and scan sample methods. Sample of fruit are collected for identification and photographing and we also recorded what processing technique the monkeys are using and what height they are in the tree while feeding.

Subadult capuchin eating insect galls from leaves and engaging in "leaf-sniffing" behaviour.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone preparing for further study in primatology or wild animal behaviour. This program will give you first-hand experience of life on a research station as you explore little known habitats and learn the skills you need to progress in your biology career. You will gain experience in VHF tracking and observing wild primates in their natural habitat, data collection and use of GPS and mapping software. There may also be the opportunity to assist in writing scientific publications.

New baby in O Group clings to Gizmo's back while she eating Caraya-Bolas fruit.

We are looking for people to start next month (or even sooner if you would like to spend Christmas and New Year on a white sand beach in Laguna Blanca!). Please share this opportunity with your friends and if you are interested contact Karina Atkinson on karina@paralatierra.org. 

Eating papaya fruit on the side of the road.

Hope to see you soon in Paraguay!!!