Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre

Are you passionate about field research, biodiversity conservation, and hands-on scientific work? The Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre (BBRC) is offering an exciting internship opportunity focused on small mammal species diversity monitoring within a diverse private game reserve in South Africa. About the Internship This project is an opportunity to contribute to a significant research effort studying the diversity, abundance, and distribution of small mammal species. Interns will play a crucial role in identifying and monitoring various species, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the local ecosystem. What You’ll Be Doing Setting and checking live traps to safely capture small mammals Recording species data including identification, measurements, and other key ecological information Ensuring ethical handling of all animals, following a strict catch-and-release approach Assisting in habitat assessments to...

Join us for an incredible opportunity in South Africa! We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated interns for our Bird Diversity Project. This research initiative aims to investigate how different bird species utilise various habitats within our expansive 66,800 acres of continuous reserve. Surrounded by magnificent baobab trees and boasting over 17 different antelope species, the reserve also hosts a diverse range of predators, including Leopard, Cheetah, Caracal, African Wildcat, Brown and Spotted Hyena, and Serval, making it an ideal location for research. Project Overview This project focuses on monitoring the diversity of bird species across different habitat types on the reserve. By conducting regular bird surveys and recording species presence and abundance, we aim to better understand how bird communities vary across vegetation zones. The data contributes to long-term biodiversity monitoring and informs conservation management by identifying key habitats that...

Are you an aspiring wildlife conservationist with a passion for predators? Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre is excited to offer an exceptional internship focused on predator conservation and the dietary habits of various predator species. This opportunity takes place in a magnificent 27,000-hectare continuous game reserve, home to 17 different antelope species and a variety of both small and large predators. Project Overview Location: A sprawling, biodiverse game reserve that supports numerous feline and canine predators. Research Focus: Contribute to important predator conservation efforts by studying how predator diets vary by season and habitat. Carnivore Diet Studies: Conduct hair analysis from scat samples to determine predator diets. Predator Identification Kits: Help develop and expand ID kits to accurately track populations of Spotted and Brown Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Leopards on the reserve. Hands-On Experience:...