TJ Francisco
PhD Candidate
I primarily work with reptiles and amphibians in forests and agroecological landscapes to investigate the consequences of land-use decisions on biodiversity, species interactions, and invasions. In Costa Rica, I research the effects of strategically diversifying oil palm farms on herpetofauna diversity and habitat quality. I am interested in the interconnections between political ecology, food sovereignty, and wildlife conservation.
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Evaluating wildlife diversity and habitat use in Colombia's understudied and underdeveloped Orinoco Basin
Uncategorized by TJ Francisco on November 7, 2025
Evaluation of Reptile, Amphibian, Bird, and Mammal Diversity and Habitat Use in the AKAE Reserve in Orinoquía, Vichada, Colombia Edgar (TJ) Francisco Located in the Orinoquía region, in the state of Vichada, the AKAE Conservancy is the largest conglomerate of private natural reserves in Colombia. A significantly understudied and underdeveloped region, the portion of the… Read more
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