Fauna Forever Tambopata - Herpetology Project

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Puerto Maldonado

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months

Description: Herpetologists needed for Wildlife Project is the Peruvian Amazon

Do you care about amphibians? Love reptiles? Have enthusiasm for monitoring caiman? If so, this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with herpetologists and experts in tropical ecology to make a long-term contribution towards reptile and amphibian conservation in the rainforests of Peru!

Fauna Forever Tambopata is a long-term wildlife and ecotourism monitoring project based in and around the Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja Sonene National Park in the Amazon rainforest of south-eastern Peru. This region lies on the eastern edge of the Tropical Andes biodiversity hotspot, the richest and most diverse area on Earth. The Project is offering places to herpetologists to help carry out reptile and amphibian monitoring. You will be expected to make a contribution to costs associated with training, local travel, food and accommodation.

Dates for 2009
* 6th July to 14th Aug (USD 2540)
* 13th Aug to 20th Sept (USD 2540)
* 5th Oct to 13th Nov (USD 2300)
* 12th Nov to 20th Dec (USD 2300)

Highlights: The positions are ideal for anyone interested in developing their surveying and identification skills in the field of neotropical herpetology. No previous experience is necessary, but a keen interest in herpetology is essential!

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science

Cost in US$: USD 3800 - USD 4125

Experience Required: yes

The positions are ideal for anyone interested in developing their surveying and identification skills in the field of neotropical herpetology. No previous experience is necessary, but a keen interest in herpetology is essential!

Typical Volunteer: * Someone with a passion for wildlife * Dedicated to learning about the natural environment * Prepared to work in basic conditions * With a good sense of humor

Age Range: 18 - 60+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Fauna Forever Tambopata's Mission Statement: Fauna Forever Tambopata is a long-term wildlife and ecotourism monitoring project based in the lowland rainforests of Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru, that undertakes biological and socio-economic research within the conservation and volunteer sectors.

Year Founded: 2008