Internship
AVA | 2018

During my two-month internship at AVA (Agir pour la Vie Animale), I assisted the staff of the farm refuge, which provides care for animals with complex backgrounds. I also assisted Dr Marine Parker by participating in a protocol from her PhD research exploring biological rhythms in cats. This first hands-on research experience provided me valuable insights into fieldwork and questions related to the effect of Zeitgebers such as photoperiod, on animal rhythms. I gained also practical experience using telemetry devices like GPS and RFID to monitor daily food consumption and locomotor activity. Additionally, I had the privilege to meet very inspiring individuals like Prof Bertrand Deputte and Brunilde Ract-Madoux, as well as working alongside wonderful colleagues that dedicate their work to taking care of animals.

Finally, I fell in love with Mimine, a cat from the refuge. So here are some pictures of her—she’s truly special.