Corentin begins his master's thesis work in Madagascar
- Sebastien Metrailler
- Nov 10
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 11
Research work continues in the Vohimana Reserve!
Since early November, Corentin Schürch, a Master's student in biology at the University of Neuchâtel, has joined our field team for three months of fieldwork dedicated to studying Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii parsonii).
His project aims to better understand how this iconic species uses the different environments in the reserve, from primary forests to fruit tree plantations, particularly avocado trees. By comparing the ecological characteristics of these habitats, he will seek to determine the extent to which agroforestry landscapes can contribute to the conservation of the species.
This work complements other ongoing studies on Parson's chameleon, including telemetric tracking of its movements, assessment of its health status and analysis of its microbiota. Together, these studies will provide a comprehensive ecological portrait of this unique species and help guide future conservation measures in Madagascar.
We would like to thank our partners who are making this new mission possible: Paris Zoological Park (National Museum of Natural History), NGO L'Homme et l'Environnement, Le Pal Nature Foundation, Muzoo La Chaux-de-Fonds, and Sigean African Reserve.
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