IPBio conducts research on amphibian reproductive habits and embryology in captivity. In addition, we conduct regular inventories of amphibians using pitfalls distributed throughout the reserve. Education in biology would be a huge benefit in this program, but is not a requirement.

Our projects are:
- Tadpole Monitoring: IPBio collects tadpoles and monitors their development to study the embryological process as well as a the presence of a deadly fungus called Bd.

- Amphibians in Captivity: IPBio has species of frogs in captivity to study their mating habits.

- Amphibian inventories: IPBio wishes to understand the distribution of amphibians, understand their reproductive habits, track species composition and well-being, and potentially find new species. IPBio has 6 different sites each with 5 pitfalls. Volunteers will need to open the pitfalls for 48 hours and visit the sites to collect data such as species, photograph, size, any diseases found, or other relevant information for statistical analysis. 

This role demands volunteers who can deal with highly exhausting activities, as a lot of hiking is required in difficult conditions.

Get in Touch with IPBio- Biodiversity Research Institute