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Prolemur simus Volunteer

by MBPartnership on August 3, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEER" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading] 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 … Read More

Varecia Volunteer

by MBPartnership on August 3, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEER" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading] 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 … Read More

Varecia Volunteer

by MBPartnership on July 29, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME LI-DUNN!" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;" margin_design_tab_text=""][/ultimate_heading] 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 … Read More

Reforestation Volunteer

by MBPartnership on July 28, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME SARAH!" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading] 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 … Read More

Welcome Devin!

by MBPartnership on July 25, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEER" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height="25"] 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 … Read More

Conservation Spotlight

by MBPartnership on July 21, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="FATHER, HARD WORKER, CONSERVATION LEADER" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height="25"] 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 … Read More

Reforestation Revives Abandoned Village

by MBPartnership on July 19, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="REFORESTATION REVIVES ABANDONED VILLAGE" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;" margin_design_tab_text=""][/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height="25"] 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 … Read More

Publication Release!

by MBPartnership on June 12, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="NEW PUBLICATION" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;" margin_design_tab_text=""][/ultimate_heading] 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. … Read More

Welcome Caroline!

by MBPartnership on June 6, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEER" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading] 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 … Read More

Welcome Emma!

by MBPartnership on June 6, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEER" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading] May 28, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Emma Introducing our newest Volunteer, Emma I am a recent graduate from California State University, Los Angeles and received my degree in Anthropology with a minor in biology. I am obsessed with primates and do lots of work with captive primates. I studied ringtail lemurs at the Los Angeles Zoo and completed a … Read More

Welcome Amy!

by MBPartnership on June 6, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEER" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;" margin_design_tab_text=""][/ultimate_heading] May 24, 2017 Introduction Blog Written by Amy Introducing our newest volunteer, Amy! Hello! My name is Amy; I am a 26 year old Pennsylvania native, who has been working in the zoo field for the past four years! I graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. While attending school, I studied … Read More

VOLUNTEER IN THE FIELD

by MBPartnership on June 6, 2017 with No Comments

[ultimate_heading main_heading="Welcome New Volunteer" main_heading_color="#ffcb03" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;"][/ultimate_heading] May 22, 2017 Introduction Blog written by Carolina Introducing our newest volunteer, Carolina! My name is Carolina and I am originally from Brazil. I hold a degree in Ecology from São Paulo State University (Brazil). I have worked for 4 years on projects in my country that involved conservation initiatives such as forest restauration and flora and fauna surveys. I have … Read More