Author Archives: kchiou

Spiderwebs

Posted on May 22, 2010 by kchiou

It’s amazing how, after a day in one of the most wild places that I have ever spent time in, covered in rainforest gunk and fresh bug bites, I find myself ten minutes later basking in air conditioning and enjoying … Continue reading →

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How to pack like a primatologist

Posted on May 20, 2010 by kchiou

Around this time last year, I remember being shocked at how I was expected to pass two months living out of a carry-on sized suitcase. There are, however, several reasons for packing light as a primatologist (or any tropical field … Continue reading →

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Booked a flight!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by kchiou

As it turns out, I will be working in the field this summer! The field site is the same as last summer: Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Ecuador, on the western edge of the Amazon Basin. It is a gorgeous site, encompassing … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my blog!

Posted on March 16, 2010 by kchiou

First post! Welcome, visitor, to my newly established blog! As a budding field primatologist, I started this mostly to chronicle my life in the field, both personal and professional, but also to write about general topics that interest me. At … Continue reading →

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