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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Provide a conservation-based educational experience for all visitors at the New England Aquarium:• Interacting with visitors directly in the galleries, and answering questions• Providing a clear conservation message that relates to the exhibits at the aquarium and encourage the public to protect the ocean• Supervise the touch-tank and ensure a safe and pleasant experience for both guests and animals• Conduct talks to large groups and answering Q&A sessions

Department Of Anthropology

Assisted with research on chimpanzee tool behavior and monitoring of biodiversity in the Goualougo Triangle, Republic of Congo:Screening, labeling, and inventorying of remote trail camera video footage based on animal species observedScreened and scored chimp presence at termite nests in video based on age/sex class for approximately 6,000 video clipsRecording instances of tool use and social interactions for use in public outreach materials

Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre De Dios, Peru

Assisted in field research on disease surveillance, wildlife health and primate behavior in the Peruvian Amazon:Collected biological samples from birds, bats, small mammals and primates using humane methods of captureConducted primate stakeouts and follows to gain information on primate movements and behaviorsCollected primate fecal samples in the field to determine diet and collect data on primate health and genetic diversityManaged a network of trail cameras in the forest for the monitoring of larger species such as jaguar and tapirTested various experimental non-invasive methods of collecting biological samples such as hair snares for cats and weight cages for primates

Bolton, Massachusetts, United States

Provided specialized care for the over 300 animals at a family-owned exotic animal rescue facility: Prepared proper food to meet the nutritional needs of each individual animalCleaned animal enclosures daily and provided different forms of enrichmentInteracted with guests, guided them around the facility, and answered questions Preformed various maintenance tasks around the facility, including renovations and updates to enclosures