> MARINE MAMMAL REHABILITATION INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
>
> The Marine Animal Lifeline in Portland, Maine is seeking applicants
> for 2004-2005 winter internships working with stranded seals.
>
>
>
> Interns will be selected on an ongoing basis. Each internship will be
> a minimum of 8 weeks long. The start date of each internship is
> flexible and will continue 8 weeks from the start date. The earliest
> start date is Dec 1, 2004 and the last available start date is March
> 6, 2005. This is at least a 30 hour a week unpaid position with
> interns being responsible for all travel and living expenses.
>
>
>
> Job Summary/Program Description:
> This internship is designed to provide a dynamic educational
> experience in the marine mammal field while offering valuable career
> experience. The interns will have a leadership role in the
> rehabilitation team and interns will be responsible for a number of
> support tasks with rehabilitating stranded seals throughout the course
> of the internship. The positions will involve working under the Animal
> Care Technicians in providing medical care, feeding, cleaning, and
> completing medical records in the rehabilitation program. The intern
> will be integrated into the department with assigned duties allowing
> them to progressively take on more responsibility. Interns may also
> have the opportunity to assist in marine mammal rescues as they arise.
> In addition, they will provide support to the animal care staff in
> animal physicals, and assist in a number of other marine mammal care
> procedures.
>
> Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications:
> The internship is open for all to apply. Undergraduate students as
> well as non-students can utilize the internship. If the intern
> intends to receive academic credit, the interns will be responsible
> for making all arrangements with their educational institutions. The
> internship is 4-5 days a week, at least 30 hours per week. Intern
> hours will fall between 6:30am and 8:30pm, dependent on need. Interns
> will be required to have fair physical strength and be in good health.
> Successful applicants will have leadership skills, or posses the
> ability to learn proper leadership skills quickly. Interns need to
> have the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
> Animal care and/or marine mammal experience is a plus but not
> required.
>
> Duties May Include:
> * Daily animal diet preparations, routine cleaning of work areas.
> * Assisting with veterinary examinations and treatments.
> * Assisting with rescues and releases of injured or abandoned
> marine animals
> * Assisting with the taking and processing of x-rays.
> * Assisting with blood handling and collection.
> * Assisting with necropsies.
> * Updating medical and laboratory records and logs.
> * Maintaining veterinary and rehab supplies and equipment.
> * Assisting in the feeding, cleaning and daily operations of the
> rehab area.
> * Other duties relating to the Center's goals and mission as
> required.
>
> Application Process:
> Interested individuals are encouraged to send the following:
>
>
> - Resume & letter of intent including reasons for wanting to do the
> internship delivered at least 30 days prior to the requested start.
>
> The application submission deadline is an ongoing basis with position
> being open until filled.
>
> Please forward all application materials via one of the methods listed
> below.
>
>
>
> Email:
>
> ldoughty@...
>
>
>
> Regular mail:
>
> Marine Animal Lifeline
>
> c/o Lynda Doughty
>
> P.O. Box 621
>
> Portland, ME 04104
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>
>
> Fax:
207-541-1936
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>
>
> If you have any further questions, contact Lynda Doughty at (207)
> 773-7377, or email at ldoughty@...
>
> If you would like to learn more about the Marine Animal Lifeline,
> visit our website at www.stranding.org

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Curso Nivel Básico: "Monos americanos:Biología y Comportamiento"
Fecha: viernes 19, sábado 20 y lunes 22 de noviembre del 2004
Lugar: Museo del Zoológico de Mendoza, Argentina
Horario: 12:00 a 13:30 horas
Temario: Generalidades biológicas, ecológicas y genéticas. Breve reseña de
la presencia de primates en cautiverio. Generalidades de vida silvestre y
de vida en cautiverio. Conceptos de bienestar animal y estrés.
Alteraciones de comportamiento:sistemas de confinamiento, estereotípias y
patrones anormales. Comportamiento social, sexual, materno-filial.
Enriquecimiento ambiental.
Informes:ngorla@... y epesceti@...

Curso Nivel Superior: "Primates: Qué se sabe hoy sobre su Biología,
Genética y Comportamiento"
Fecha: viernes 19, sábado 20 y lunes 22 de noviembre del 2004
Lugar:Universidad Juan Agustín Maza.Facultad de Veterinaria
Horario: 08:30 a 11:30 horas
Temario: Introducción a la primatología, generalidades biológicas, con
énfasis en parámetros ecológicos y genéticos. Biogeografía y estado de las
poblaciones de primates actuales y pasadas.Generaliades de vida silvestre
vs. cautiverio. Conceptos de bienestar animal y estres. Problemática del
manejo en cautiverio. Medición del comportamiento animal, alteraciones del
comportamiento. Enriquecimiento ambiental.
Informes: ngorla@...
epesceti@...


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