Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
My journey to the rainforest could have been right out of a nature documentary. As we crossed the river Las Piedras, a tributary of the Amazon River (I think), we were surrounded by exotic-looking trees and colourful birds and butterflies. As the research centre is so remote, the food supplies must be collected in the […]
November 26th 2023
My adventure began at 3.30 am. Far too early a start if you ask me. The many people happily drinking pints at Glasgow airport at this early hour seemed to disagree. Someone said to me that it seems like more of an adventure if you have to leave for a flight in the middle of […]
November 19th 2023
Hola! In my last post, I shared the research that I’ll be taking part in at the Amazon Ecology and Wildlife Rehabilitation Programme, in Peru. As my exciting journey has not yet begun, today I’ll give you a glimpse into my preparations for the upcoming adventure… Saving up: I’ve dedicated my summer to working in […]
November 11th 2023
After deliberating between re-downloading Instagram and embracing BeReal, I’ve chosen instead to write an informal blog to document my adventures in South America. Over the upcoming ten weeks, I’ll be living in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest at the remote Amazon Ecology and Wildlife Rehabilitation Programme research station. During this time, I will be involved in […]
November 5th 2023
