Katherine Foree

Fulbright Peru recipient - Animal Behavioralist

Role: Research Assistant at Lemur Conservation Foundation
Location: St Petersburg, FL, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Katherine Foree

Hello! My name is Kat and I am often in a hat. In March of 2024 I will be in Manu Park in Peru studying giant river otters. My Fulbright Research grant allows me to spend 9 months in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, on the river as I research the otter\'s social feeding behaviors. I intend to find out what deceased food levels in areas polluted by gold mining affects food-sharing behaviors in otters\' family groups. In the meantime, I am in Austin, looking for an event planning job, or something to connect me with the outdoors. Beyond a Fulbright, I value working towards bettering scientific communication and bringing attention to the role that community well-being has on animal conservation in local areas. When not sweating in the field, I am sweating in a more picturesque field, painting the forest with my watercolors, listening to the Oologies podcast, or any fantastical audiobook I can get my hands on.

Experience

Research Assistant
Lemur Conservation Foundation
Jul 2023 — Present · Myakka City, FL, US
Participated in Varecia rubra (red ruffed lemur) research on semi-free range subjects- Collected feeding data - Used Garmin GPS to track interval ranging data - Collaborating with botanists on Native Florida plant ID- Managed all data collected in Excel - Developed summer heat and humidity survival strategies for central Florida- Meet diverse expectations from multiple collaborators

Education

Griffin School
High School Diploma
2017 — 2019
The School for Field Studies
Semester abroad, Wildlife, water, and climate resilience, Junior year of college
2021 — 2021
Eckerd College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Animal Behavior and Ethology
2019 — 2023

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Current company

Lemur Conservation Foundation

Environmental Services · 15 employees · Founded 1996 · Myakka City, Florida, United States

The Lemur Conservation Foundation is a 130-acre, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) certified facility dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the primates of Madagascar through managed breeding, scientific research, education, and art. LCF hosts educational programs like a field training school, several cohorts of interns, and visiting scholars each year. The forest habitats at our lemur reserve are a very important aspect of education and research projects, as well as a unique environment that allows our lemurs to live in family groups and multi species habitats, much as they do in Madagascar. At the Myakka City Lemur Reserve, we presently hold 41 lemurs, representing six species of lemurs. In 2013, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature found that lemurs are the most endangered primates in the world. Our collection is genetically priceless. The managed breeding program at LCF is one of the most successful in the United States. The Lemur Conservation Foundation was inspired by the vision of Dr. Ian Tattersall, LCF Scientific Advisory Council member and curator of the Division of Anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History. Penelope Bodry-Sanders established LCF in 1996 as the Lower Primate Conservation Foundation. During following years, LCF has become a leader in the conservation and preservation of the primates of Madagascar through programs dedicated to scientific research, education, and a commitment to incorporate art into our outreach programs. Ms. Bodry-Sanders forged lasting partnerships with leaders in conservation biology, and generous, committed donors. Her inspiration, vision, and leadership guided LCF to become a respected voice for science, conservation, education, art, and lemurs, the iconic image of the conservation challenges and environmental stewardship facing Madagascar and the world today.

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About Katherine Foree

Experience

Research Assistant

Education

Griffin School

The School for Field Studies

Eckerd College

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