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Tropical Herpetology Field Course
Thursday, June 01, 2017, 8:00 AM to Tuesday, June 06, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT
Category: Course
This course builds a foundation for the study of reptiles and amphibians in a field setting. Participants will not only learn about the biology of this diverse taxa but how to design and implement research projects. Now more than ever there is a need for well prepared conservationists and researchers, particularly for under-appreciated and imperiled groups like amphibians and reptiles. Cocobolo Nature Reserve is located at the narrowest stretch of Central America with only 40 miles separating the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, representing a vital yet fragile piece of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. It covers over 1,100 acres of primary and secondary lowland rainforest and cloud forest and harbors endangered wildlife such as jaguars, ocelots, margays, great curassows and harlequin toads to name but a few. The field station includes sleeping huts, a kitchen, bathrooms with showers and toilets, and a large indigenous “open style” communal room for meetings and research. Solar panels, composting toilets, triple filtered river water showcase CREA’s commitment to sustainable living. Wireless internet and 110V electricity outlets are available for research purposes.

Contact: Michael Roy [email protected]