Jen Germano

Jen is currently working on her PhD which focuses on the reproduction of New Zealand frogs.  She is developing a noninvasive technique to sex native frogs and track their reproductive cycles, is investigating captive breeding techniques, and is researching various aspects of the reproduction in native frogs.   She completed a MSc in Zoology looking at the effects of translocations on the Maud Island frog (Leiopelma pakeka) and a BSc with Honours at Miami University where she researched factors that influenced the restricted range of the Mountain Chorus frog.  Prior to this, Jen worked with the Department of Conservation studying the endangered Otago skink and overseas (USA, Costa Rica, Grenada, and Australia) with sea turtles, snakes, lizards, and frogs.