Tayra Educational Expeditions

Landscape Ecology, June 11 -30.

Stephen Mech, Ph.D. Professor of Biology, Albright College. More Info

Tropical Herpetology, July 15-30.

Dr. Thomas C. LaDuke is a professor of biological sciences at East Stroudsburg University

This course covers the biology of the herpetofauna of Costa Rica with a focus on diversity, ecology andbehavior of species found in the northeastern lowlands. Brief lectures on the biology of each of thegroups of amphibians and reptiles will be provided along with more general information on the evolution and biogeographic history of the region. Students will be required to learn to identify local amphibian and reptile species using dichotomous keys in conjunction with basic field characters and will devise and conduct a brief field study of their own. They will be asked to present the results of their
study to the rest of the class. There will be practical exams and written exams as well as a write-up of the field study. Course duration, 15 days. Students should expect rigorous trail experiences in all weather. The course will take place primarily at the Camaquiri Conservation Initiative property and will include visits to other locations. Required texts: Leenders, T. 2016. Amphibians of Costa Rica. Zona Tropical Press. Cornell University,

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Primate Behavior and Ecology, August 1 - 21.

Instructor: Dr. Jill Pruetz Texas State University, Professor of Anthropology More Info

Tropical Biology, August 1 - 21.

Vern Bingman, Distinguished Research Professor Department of Psychology and J.P. Scott Center for Neuroscience, Mind and Behavior Bowling Green State University

This course in Tropical Biology is taught at the Camaquiri Conservation Initiative site in northeastern Costa Rica (https://www.camaquiri.com). Camaquiri’s unique ecosystem of lowland tropical forest will be your classroom. The studies you will conduct during the course will start you on the path to becoming a successful tropical biologist, as well as enabling you to add valuable contributions to ongoing studies that help inform our understanding of tropical ecosystems.
The summer course in tropical biology is fast-paced and will engage you in some of the most critical issues facing tropical biodiversity and ecosystems today. During the three-weeks of the course, you will study at the Camaquiri Conservation Initiative site in northeastern Costa Rica, giving you access to lowland wet forests. Through lectures and conducting your own research project, you will become familiar with the natural history of this diverse site and engage in research under the mentorship of experienced tropical biology researchers. We will also have the opportunity to visit other habitat zones in Costa Rica, offering students a broad perspective on the diverse, tropical ecosystems that make Costa Rica so special.

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Landscape Ecology, June 11 -30.

Tropical Herpetology, July 15-30.

Primate Behavior and Ecology, August 1 - 21.

Tropical Biology, August 1 - 21.