Introduction

Keely Donovan worked with resource management in tracking, capturing, and releasing small mammals for wildlife surveys.

Why did you want to become an intern?

I wanted to become an intern to gain field/research experience in the biological scienes.

Which field(s) interest you?

I am interested in wildlife biology and conservation.

How much time did you commit to your internship?

I worked around 40 hours per week during my three-month internship.

Tell us about your college career.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Zoology in May 2003 from Northern Arizona University. Right now, I am considering graduate school opportunities

What have you gained from your experience as an intern?

I have learned how to conduct a variety of biological surveys. I have done pitfall trapping with reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals. I have also done small mammal trapping with Sherman traps. I have learned how to obtain genetic samples and how to handle many different animal species. I have been introduced to telemetry and GPS. I operated a 4WD vehicle. I have been taught how to locate and identify a variety of raptor species and their nests. I have also collected and analyzed bobcat and coyote scat.

Do you feel your goals for this internship have been met?

My goals for this internship have been met. The only thing that I wish I had received more training for is telemetry and use of the GPS/GIS systems.