In 2005 researchers catalogued 41 different species (link) of mammal in the Fundo Mascoitania Reserve using a combination of footprint traps, infrared camera traps and human observation.

The ongoing Mammal Monitoring Project combines data from the MLC's wildlife monitoring array (link) and other locations of known activity around the reserve (including two mammal collpas). This information will be compared with statistics on the rise of human activity in the area as part of an impact assessment. Nocturnal hides (hidden observation points) will be constructed to aid in the monitoring process.

• Education in or experience relating to monitoring mammals in tropical environments
• Bachelors in Ecology or Biology
• English / Spanish Languages
  

Click here to learn more about the application process for Resident Naturalists.

Volunteers can assist the Project Manager and Resident Naturalists in all stages of the Mammal Monitoring Project.

In the event that volunteers have skills that are specifically applicable to the project, the Project Manager will seek to apply them appropriately.

There are a number of tasks involved in most elements of the Mammal Monitoring Project that volunteers can get involved in regardless of prior knowledge and experience.

Necessary training and supervision is provided.

Involvement in the project as a volunteer is subject to the statutory one-month minimum stay at the MLC.

Click here to learn more about how to volunteer.