Meet Our New Volunteer, Georgia!

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Introducing Georgia, our newest volunteer! I’m Georgia I’m from Seattle, Washington and I just finished my undergraduate studying biology with a concentration in ecology at Cornell University. During my studies I had some opportunities to do research and fieldwork related to conservation. I also spent a semester in South Africa studying ecology where I got to experience the field component of doing research which I really enjoyed. I’m planning to go to graduate school in … Read More

Meet Theoluc, MBP’s Prolemus simus Supervisor

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Meet our Prolemur simus supervisor, Theoluc! The KAFS team would like to introduce Theoluc. Theoluc is the supervisor of the greater bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus) team, focusing on Prolemur populations in Sangasanga and Vatovavy forest fragments. Theoluc also coordinates activities for the Prolemur project in other areas, like Ambodibonary, Manasa, Ambatoloaka, Ambatomizaka and Vohiboay. Theoluc grew up in Ambalahosy Sud where he attended primary school (EPP). He continued his education at CEG Kianjavato. After completing … Read More

Meet Lahatra, our Malagasy volunteer!

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Introducing Lahatra! Hi! I’m Lahatra from Antananarivo, Madagascar. I’m almost 21. Concerning my study, in December 2022, I got my B.A degree in English for Specific Purposes. I’m excited to be a volunteer at KAFS because I want to experience something new in my life. To get more specific, this opportunity which was given by Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership is like a life-changing for me, I will not only see myself as a volunteer but I … Read More

Meet Our New Volunteer, Brandon!

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Hello everyone, I’m Brandon Quamme, born and raised in the breathtaking state of Montana in the United States. After a period of exploration and extensive traveling, I found my way back to my hometown with a clear vision in mind: to pursue a degree in wildlife biology. Currently, I’m a second-year student at the University of Montana, where I’m majoring in wildlife biology and minoring in climate change studies and wilderness studies. Ever since I … Read More

Meet Our New Volunteer, Anna!

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Meet Our New Volunteer, Anna! Hello everyone! My name is Anna DeGroot. I’m currently a sophomore at Wayne State College in Nebraska, studying Conservation Biology and Environmental Health. From a young age, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in environmental science. I’ve always loved nature and animals and am passionate about preserving our world’s endangered resources, especially in communities of high impact. I’ve had experience volunteering at my local conservation office, working at … Read More

A Fond Farewell – Peter’s Blog

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Peter’s Final Blog as MBP Volunteer Today is my last day at KAFS. A sad moment as I put the finishing touches to my final blog for MBP. Tomorrow I begin my 10,000km journey northwards to Ireland with a twelve hour drive to Tana with Rico. Harilala is going home for Easter and will accompany us as far as the N7 just past Ranomafana. The last three weeks since St Patrick’s Day have been very … Read More

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