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Bastian Egeter Bas is currently working on his MSc which focuses on predation of frogs in New Zealand. He is developing DNA-based techniques for detecting predation events by mammals and predatory introduced frog species and will apply these techniques in a field survey aiming to confirm unknown predators of native frogs. The project will also involve investigations on the dynamics of predators-prey interactions and predation rates. Bas has completed a postgraduate diploma in wildlife management which included an assessment of Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Dunedin as a potential target translocation site for Maud Island frogs (Leiopelma pakeka) and Hochstetter’s frogs (L. hochstetteri). Before coming to New Zealand he worked in Ireland as an ecological consultant, surveying for mammals and amphibians, and designing mitigation measures for the protection of native fauna affected by major national construction schemes.
Curriculum Vitae
Email: egeba296@student.otago.ac.nz  Citizenship: German Education MSc Zoology, 2009 – present, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand • Thesis: Impacts of predation on mainland Leiopelma spp. and Litoria raniformis in New Zealand. • Supervisors: Dr. Phil Bishop and Dr. Bruce Robertson PgDip Wildlife Management, 2008 – 2009, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand • Research project: Assessment of habitat suitability at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, for the translocation of Maud Island frogs (Leiopelma pakeka) and/or Hochstetter’s frogs (L. hochstetteri). Graduated with distinction BSc (Hons) Natural Science, with a moderatorship in Botany, 2000 – 2004, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland • Thesis: Colonisation of dead wood by lower plants under coniferous forest canopy and in adjacent areas. • Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Kelly Work experience  Demonstrator, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 2009• Postgraduate wildlife management: Introduction to home range software and analyses • Undergraduate Animal Biology: lab demonstrator Research assistant University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 2008 • Freshwater ecology laboratory-based research Ecological consultant Self-employed, Wicklow, Ireland, 2000 - 2008 • Conducted detailed wildlife surveys • Habitat mapping • Prepared environmental impact assessments • Designed and implemented detailed mitigation measures for fauna affected by major construction schemes, including national infrastructure • Over 60 final reports prepared for private developers and government agencies  • Consultation with the public Scholarships • University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarship (for MSc studies, tuition plus stipend of NZ$13,000), 2009 – 2010 Research and travel grants - Australian Academy of Science: Award for Research on the Conservation of Endangered Australian Vertebrate Species (AU$1300), 2009 - Society for the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians: Student Travel Award (US$400), 2010 - American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists: Graduate Student Travel Award (US$500), 2010 - University of Otago, Department of Zoology: Student Conference Grant (NZ$500), 2010 - Ecology Research Group: Student Conference Travel Grant (NZ$250), 2010 Community activities • Volunteer at Orokonui Ecosanctuary • Volunteer for wilding pine removal group Professional societies Member of the following societies: • Society for Research on Amphibians and Reptiles in New Zealand • Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles • American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists Unpublished frog reports Egeter, B. 2009. Assessment of habitat suitability at Orokonui Ecostanctuary for the translocation of Maud Island frogs and/or Hochstetter's frogs. Wildlife Management Report 222. University of Otago: Dunedin |