Lajuma Research Centre
Limpopo, South Africa
The Soutpansberg Mountains support a distinctive assemblage of reptile species shaped by past climate stability and geographic isolation. Cool rocky slopes, summit grasslands, and diverse forest systems create refuges for many endemic species. At the Lajuma Research Centre, interns assist in long-term reptile monitoring while gaining practical experience in species identification, habitat assessment, and ecological field methods.
Internship Focus:
Interns participate in reptile surveys and habitat evaluations across a range of environments. The project aims to document species distribution, abundance, and ecological requirements to support ongoing conservation and biodiversity research.
Activities may include:
Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments
Recording species presence, abundance, and behaviour
Supporting data entry, management, and reporting
Fieldwork Requirements:
All fieldwork is carried out on...
