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Jaguar Research & Conservation Short Term Internship in Costa Rica (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Tortuguero, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory, Hostel/Hotel, Other
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Internships, Service Internship, Service Learning, Zoology Program Type: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Work Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
Jaguar Research and Conservation Short-Term Internship in Costa Rica
Travel to one of Central America’s rainforests in the south of Tortuguero National Park in Jalova, where you will assist in research and conservation initiatives working towards the preservation of the jaguar species.Interns will work directly with our local partners to help set up monitoring cameras, collecting data and monitoring images assisting with providing insight to local partners (Panthera, Coastal Jaguar Conservation), who actively contribute to sustainable development initiatives in the area.

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Program Focus
Jaguars are one of the largest cats species in the world, living alone and marking their territory by famously clawing trees near their native habitats. They can be slippery creatures, opting to avoid detection as they navigate their hunting and mating rituals. They can be difficult to track down, which means research data is often fragmented or thin, hence the need for more granular data and for projects facilitating the collection of information in the conservation arena as a whole. This internship assists with working to turn around declining global numbers of the species, as well as providing participants with the opportunity to gain a formal leadership qualification in the conservation sector.

On this program, you will be assisting with facilitating surveys along with GVI’s staff, who have been extensively trained by our partners in the field. This internship is multifaceted and will require involvement in various programs on the ground, such as participating in rainforest and wildlife surveys, and birds surveys in the Southern end of Tortuguero National Park canals with a higher focus on maintenance of resources for the successful execution of the projects on the ground. As an intern you will also be expected to be proactive and flexible, to embrace this unique experience and to learn all you can.
Jalova rainforest
Location
Jalova is in the stunning Tortuguero National Park, surrounded on three sides by protected rainforest and on the other by the Caribbean Sea and a beach that is home to one of the largest nesting colonies of Green Turtles in the world, is where you will find our conservation base. Our work here is focused around the long-term management and conservation of this stunning rainforest.

Jalova in boat
Program Highlights
  • Observe various wildlife species in the rainforest in Jalova, as you immerse yourself in the dynamic, ever changing climate in the region.
  • Participate in a unique, solutions focused internship, that provides you with training and real world experience, should you wish to get involved with a career in conservation after the completion of your program.
  • Live and work as a researcher in the incredibly diverse Costa Rican National Park.
  • Earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
  • If staying 8 weeks or longer you will complete your Biological Survey Techniques training and qualification.
  • Explore the rainforest and the beaches of Jalova, while making lifelong friends and memories.
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.

For more information, check out our video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4qmobcmXhg&list=PLtWDzA5QXtO857t6vG3vMbjPJ6WUCwEkE