My
name is Alberto Gonzalez Gallina, I was borned in Mexico
City, but I’ve been living in Coatepec, Ver. since I was
in third grade of elementary school. I just finished studying
biology in the UV (Universidad Veracruzana), and I’m about
to start working in my thesis (bachellor’s I think is the
equivalent) probably with lizards. Both my parents are biologists
the same as my mother’s sisters and a cousin of mine. So,
I’been involved in biology for quite a good time so far.
I came to Madagascar because of its unique wildlife, its
been one of my dreams since I learned of such a country.
I’m really interested in carnivores so watching a Fossa
seems really tempting so, those are the main reasons for
me being in Madagascar, on the other hand I feel its such
a good opportunity for me to get more experience. I haven’t
decided yet what will be my line of research either mastozoology
of herpetology. I have to say, this is my first trip out
of my country, so I think is a really good starting point
to continue expanding my knowledge and experience, to grow
as a person and as a researcher.
This would be my second Earthwatch trip as staff, and
involving carnivores, cause I went on one field trip for
the Carnivores of Chamela, back in Jalisco, Mexico, also
a dry-forest amazingly similar to the one in Ankarafantsika.
So its really interesting to me, to view another dry forest,
and learning more about all its features, which in time
can become useful perhaps to begin my own research project
and in a not so distant future, aid in the conservation
of our dry-forests across the world. A great experience
in itself, thank you all for having me in Madagascar.
