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UBC Faculty of Forestry > Student Stories > Kylie Clark (Conservation)

Kylie Clark (Conservation)

July 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Wildlife Husbandry Intern; Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

Kylie Clark at her co-op term in Costa Rica with Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary

This summer, I independently found an internship with Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of wildlife.

For 3 months, my responsibilities include the care and well-being of various Costa Rican wildlife species, engaging in tasks such as habitat cleaning, providing enrichment activities twice per day, training, and supporting the overall operations of the sanctuary.

A key project of mine focuses on conducting a behavioral study on Geoffroy’s Spider Monkeys (the animal in this photo). This involves assessing the effectiveness of different enrichment, identifying the most beneficial approaches, and innovating new enrichment activities. The objective is to develop a comprehensive enrichment calendar that increases the mental and physical well-being of Chester and Festus, our resident spider monkeys.

This hands-on experience is allowing me to contribute to meaningful conservation efforts while gaining valuable insights into wildlife behavior, community engagement, and sanctuary management worldwide.

Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Student Stories

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