Embedded Files
Research in the heart of the Amazon
Research in the heart of the Amazon
We offer the opportunity to conduct research at amaZOOnico, where animals are rehabilitated, or at Selva Viva, the protected forest where animals are released.
Our Research Priorities
Our Research Priorities
amaZOOnico
amaZOOnico
Development of effective enrichment protocols
Prevalence and ecology of parasites
Assessment of our environmental education efforts
Behavioral assessment of animals living in captivity and assisted freedom
Innovative ways of using renewable energies and sustainable materials for the benefit of the center
Rehabilitation for release of lowland tapirs and yellow bellied spider monkeys
Selva Viva
Selva Viva
Abundance, distribution, and habitat use of terrestrial and arboreal mammals
Ecology and/or ethology of free living primates
Evaluation of forest resource availability for different wildlife species e.g. tapirs, primates, peccaries
Evaluation of innovative techniques to detect hunting in the reserve (drones, smartphone monitoring systems, automated recording of sound and/or mage, etc)
Seed dispersal potential and effects of gut passage on the germination of seeds ingested by wildlife
Effects of the road on wildlife presence, movement, and survival
Research for Conservation highlights 2024!
Research for Conservation highlights 2024!
We're working hard to get abused animals back on their feet and doing our part to keep the Amazon rainforest healthy. Dr. Scott Ford, our conservation director, put together a report on all the awesome stuff we've accomplished, and we're excited to share it with you!
Spider monkey release - Yellow-bellied spider monkeys remain one of the most threatened species of primates in the Amazon. AmaZOOnico’s efforts to repopulate the forest have continued with three brave individuals, read our report to hear their story.
Yellow-footed tortoise research and release - Do tortoises have distinct personalities? And if so, what does that mean for their ability to return to the wild after being rescued? We have undertaken an exciting research program to answer these important questions.
Forest restoration - Everyone knows the rainforest is full of towering giants, but did you know the diversity of Amazonian trees is under threat from a loss of seed dispersers, such as spider monkeys? Amazoonico has begun replanting many important tree species whose fruits will feed our released spider monkeys, and serve as a seed source to restore diversity to the Selva Viva Protected Forest.
So, put your boots on, this reading will take you to the jungle !
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Eng AMAZOONICO Conservation Projects 2024.pdf
Requirements
Requirements
Proficiency in English or Spanish
Fee of $600 per 4 weeks
Have or be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree
Able to withstand environmental conditions of the Amazon Rainforest
Cover own travel expenses to and from our field sites
Non-residents of Ecuador must be able to obtain an Ecuadorian temporary resident visa if research project will last more than 90 days
How to Apply?
How to Apply?
Click "Apply as Researcher", then fill out the form and submit it.
Before completing the form, make sure you have the following documents ready:
CV (3 pages maximum)
Motivation letter
Brief information about your project (title, abstract, objectives, importance, methods)
Contact information for two references
Please direct any questions regarding potential research to amaZOOnico's chief scientist, Dr. Scott Ford: scott@amazoonicorescue.org
What are other Researchers Studying?
What are other Researchers Studying?
Marieke
Marieke
"The main objectives of my thesis are to contribute to the rehabilitation process of spider monkeys by teaching the monkeys how to behave like wild monkeys and to help them become included in the group and interact with each other. This will be done through the use of environmental enrichment systems"
Ruth
Ruth
"The main objectives of my research is to improve the diet in the rehabilitation process of the spider monkeys, contribute to the knowledge about the diet of reintroduced spider monkeys, and this way give them a bigger chance of successful reintroduction in the wild..."
Follow our Nature Sightings!
Follow our Nature Sightings!
Our forest guards ensure that Selva Viva remains free of illegal hunting, poaching or logging. Every day, our forest guards walk the forest recording all signs of wildlife. You can see their recordings on the iNaturalist platform below!
Report abuse