Qualifications

University

Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Honours Class I
University of Sydney, Australia
(1998 –2002)

Major: Biology (Ecology, Ecophysiology and Evolutionary Biology)

Minor: Marine Science (Geographical Information Systems & Coastal Zone Management)

Thesis title and project objectives:

Why do thick-tailed geckos (Underwoodisaurus milii) aggregate?

Bansi's project was designed to quantify patterns of aggregation in the field, and to use controlled trials in the laboratory to identify physical and social cues for aggregation. The ultimate aim was to understand why the lizards display this unusual grouping behaviour.

An aggregation of geckos

Other tertiary qualifications:

Certificate IV in Occupational Safety, Health & Training
TAFE WA

Coxswains Certificate (Maritime qualification)
TAFE WA

Other accredited qualifications:

PADI Dive Master
Venomous Snake Handling certificate
Certificate of Proficiency in Small Craft Handling
Current Senior First Aid certificate
WIRES Wildlife Care certificate

Current professional memberships:

Australian Society of Herpetologists (Inc)
Birds Australia WA Inc
Painted Dog Conservation Inc
SAVE Foundation of Australia (Inc)
Society for Conservation Biology
SCB - Young Women Conservation Biologists - Chair

Bansi with a carpet python

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