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Faculty
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General Area of Research
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Behavioral ecology of vertebrates in the wild (North and South
America)
Behavioral enrichment effects on behavior of vertebrates in
captivity
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Description of Current Research
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Behavioral ecology of Pampas deer in Uruguay.
Behavior of captive primates (Callitrichids, baboons), bears
and small mammalian carnivores, marine mammals, birds
(Passerines), and neo-tropical frogs.
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Student
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Essential and Desirable Background Knowledge and
Skills
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Essential: Some background in basic biology.
Interest in long hours of sitting and watching animals
in all weather during daytime hours.
Desirable: Some background in animal behavior
or/and comparative psychology.
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Expected Responsibilities
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Develop and implement an animal behavior research plan. Need
to be responsible for attending to zoo protocols. Expected
time commitment is 9 - 12 hours per week.
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Expected Benefits
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Knowledge of applied animal behavior.
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