This course provides students with a unique opportunity to gain experience in the animal studies field by immersing themselves in the study of the behavior of Amazon River dolphins and the impact of human-animal interactions on their conservation. On campus, students will be introduced to the field methodologies in the study of animal behavior and species local to the Amazon. Then the students will travel to Brazil, where they will travel along the Rio Negro portion of the Amazon River between the cities of Manaus and Novo Airão. While abroad, students will participate in field surveys of Amazon River Dolphins and other animals in this region, and investigate human-animal interactions and their impact on the surrounding environment and community.
- Profesor: Erin Hills