Lajuma Research Centre
Limpopo, South Africa
Lajuma Research Centre in the Soutpansberg Mountains, South Africa, hosts overlapping populations of the thick-tailed greater galago ( Otolemur crassicaudatus ) and the southern lesser galago ( Galago moholi ). The Bushbaby Project consists of a dataset spanning over 10 years on these species, focusing on their ecology, behaviour, and interactions.
Internship Overview
Interns contribute to ongoing behavioural and ecological monitoring of two galago species, supporting a long-term research programme and gaining practical field experience in primate ecology.
Key Activities:
Collecting data on food availability (insects, fruits, leaves, tree gum)
Recording behaviour
Reviewing camera trap data to identify individuals
Supporting demographic and ecological monitoring of known populations
Fieldwork Requirements
All fieldwork is carried out on foot, often over uneven terrain and in variable weather. Students should be...
