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Meet our Newest Volunteer

by MBPartnership on October 18, 2017 with No Comments

October 17, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Jake Introducing New Volunteer, Jake My name is Jake, and I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I studied Animal Sciences and Natural Resource Conservation. During my undergrad, I had the opportunity to research black rhinoceros via non-invasive dung DNA. I also volunteered in Botswana where I participated in wildlife monitoring and studied human-wildlife conflict. As an early-career … Read More

Prolemur simus Volunteer

by MBPartnership on October 10, 2017 with No Comments

Oct 2, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Eliana Welcoming Eliana to Madagascar! Hello! My name is Eliana and I am an early-career conservation biologist. I am originally from San Diego, California. I got my degree in Biology at San Diego State University and learned to love conservation research. From trapping kangaroo rats to hiking through fields of cactus for night lizards, I, like many other biologists, had found the perfect field … Read More

Varecia Volunteer

by MBPartnership on October 1, 2017 with No Comments

October 1, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Christopher Introducing New Volunteer, Christopher! Hi, my name is Christopher. I recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina with a Biology and Psychology double major. I ran division-one cross country and track throughout my college career and have a love for any outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. I grew up in the Great Smokey Mountains, giving me a great appreciation … Read More

Prolemur simus Volunteer

by MBPartnership on August 3, 2017 with No Comments

August 3, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Emily Introducing our newest Volunteer, Emily! Hi there, I’m Emily! I was born and raised in central New Jersey. I graduated from SUNY Oswego in 2015 with a BS in Zoology and have been working in the veterinary field ever since. I really enjoy helping others but I am ready to redirect my passion for the planet and channel it towards conservation. I am … Read More

Varecia Volunteer

by MBPartnership on August 3, 2017 with No Comments

Aug 3, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Megan Introducing our newest Volunteer, Megan! During my undergraduate studies in anthropology, I had the opportunity to take part in Field School in Belize for 1 month. We studied the behavioural patterns of Alouatta Pigra (Howler monkeys) and their feeding habits. Prior to this, I went to South Africa with a “Volunteerism” program that saw me working at the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre … Read More

Varecia Volunteer

by MBPartnership on July 29, 2017 with No Comments

July 28, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Li-Dunn Introducing New Volunteer, Li-Dunn! My name is Li-Dunn, and I am so very excited to be taking part in the MBP through the OHDZA. I recently graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha where I studied Psychology (Neuroscience and Behavior) as well as Environmental Science. I am thrilled to be getting the opportunity to gain valuable field experience in an area of the world with such … Read More

Reforestation Volunteer

by MBPartnership on July 28, 2017 with No Comments

July 28, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Sarah Introducing New Volunteer, Sarah! Hi! I’m Sarah, I am 28 years old and from Western Australia. I completed Bachelor degrees in both Environmental Biology and Applied Geology back in 2010 and have been working as a hydrogeologist (groundwater studies) in the Australian desert for the last 5+ years. I am in the midst of a quarter life crisis where I am taking an … Read More

Welcome Devin!

by MBPartnership on July 25, 2017 with No Comments

July 25, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Devin Introducing our newest volunteer, Devin! My name is Devin, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Nebraska Omaha. I hold a degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Chemistry. I plan to pursue my PhD in a field concerning conservation of endangered species next year. I am so excited to be going to Madagascar to help with the … Read More

Conservation Spotlight

by MBPartnership on July 21, 2017 with No Comments

July 19, 2017 Interview From the Field New Nursery Manager Shares His Inspiring Story Berthin and his two boys reside in the small village of Vintanona, the total population is about 200 people. He is a family-man and wants nothing but the best for his boys. He feels that it is very important for his boys to grow up with a proper education. Unfortunately, finding work and raising your family isn't … Read More

Reforestation Revives Abandoned Village

by MBPartnership on July 19, 2017 with No Comments

July 18, 2017 Written in the Field by Dr. Cynthia Frasier Bringing Life Back to Vohipotsy It's about a 40-minute walk along a meandering path to the reforestation nursery from the village of Vohipotsy. MBP's Vohipotsy Nursery sits on a slope facing the site, where the first community planting event took place. Once the event began, we noticed people slowly drifting through the rice fields. They came in cautiously, in small groups. Until … Read More

Publication Release!

by MBPartnership on June 12, 2017 with No Comments

June 12, 2017 Written by Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership Congratulations Tim on Publication! Tim's paper titled "Comparing the use of live trees and deadwood for larval foraging by aye ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis) at Kianjavato and Torotorofotsy, Madagascar" was published in the Journal of Primatology. He is a graduate student at The Ohio State University Department of Anthropology and has been collaborating with Dr. Edward Louis Jr. and the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership with his … Read More

Welcome Caroline!

by MBPartnership on June 6, 2017 with No Comments

June 5, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Caroline Introducing our newest Volunteer, Caroline! Hello! My name is Caroline Wilford and I just graduated with a B.S. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Iowa. After my summer with MBP, I am planning on continuing my education at Austin Peay State University with a Master’s Degree in Biology. Of the courses I took at Iowa, some of my favorites were immersion based … Read More