Yanayacu Biological Station and Center for Creative Studies

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECT AT YANAYACU

Caterpillars and Parasitoids of the Eastern Andes
This project is one of the longest on-going projects atYanayacu. The goal of the research is to collect and raise caterpillars in order to find out what they eat, what species of adult butterfly they become, and what parasites attack them.

Breeding birds of Yanayacu
This project is ongoing and dedicated to the understanding of all asects of breeding biology and natural history of birds. What do these birds do for a living??? That is exactly the question these researchers are attempting to answer! This is part of a larger study, being carried out by these resarchers, and others, trying to document the
Natural History of Ecuador's Mainland Avifauna.

Volunteering at Yanayacu is an experience meant to engage people of all backgrounds and involve them in biological research and conservation. Whether you call yourself a volunteer, intern, or a student the goal is to match your interests with the needs of the station. Whether it is conducting your own research, assisting scientists with theirs, or planting trees and building trails, there is sure to be something for you.