Ashleigh Donaldson

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Planned and implemented all field projects
• Conducted biodiversity surveys (terrestrial, avian and aquatic)
• Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
• Designed laboratory experiments to test theories concerning such animals as lions and rhinoceros.
• Analyzed movement, diet and physiology data to determine appropriate ways to protect wildlife ecosystems.
• Investigated living and environmental conditions of mammals and determined solutions to habitat issues.
• Oversaw field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for a team of staff members.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify new methods to protect carnivore species.
• Database management
• Compiled and submitted monthly reports

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Monitored populations including lion, cheetah and rhinoceros
• Compiled and updated identikits for lion, cheetah and rhinoceros populations
• Performed monthly game transects
• Performed small mammal surveys, aquatic surveys and vegetation surveys
• Coordinated and performed camera trap surveys for population monitoring of herbivore and carnivore species
• Maintained research data, participant fields, regulatory binders and study databases.
• Used software programs to generate graphs and reports.
• Performed administrative support duties.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducted game drives
• Assisted with reserve maintenance and fire control

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducted game drives