Field work

FIELD WORK
Going out for field work and adventure is the best part of “Maimo and Zoology”. You can be part. The phobia of snakes and other creatures should not be a disturbing factor as there are ways to prevent bites and attacks.
Before going to the field
However before going out, there are necessary requirements needed. These are but a few of the requirements needed. They all have their functions. Putting on a good pair of long boots and long trousers is strongly advisable and recommended. These will help prevent and protect your feets from snake bites and also serves as comfort for walking on the stones and bushes.
Some items needed are:
Stop watch: This is an important item used in the field. It's used in timing activities, getting and calculating breathing rates of organisms and many other time-related activities.
Binoculars/Telescope: Of course we know that there are places your legs can't take you to but your eyes can. This item also helps in giving a general survey of the area from an elevated angle.
Analogue Cell phone: Analogue phone precisely because it has a general better network reception. It is physically stronger and easier to handle. Also less expensive. It is very ok for forest, field and bush work.
Compass: Used for location and direction.
Digital Camera: This is used to capture organisms, flora and fauna and also take videos in the field.
Power Bank: This is just back up power . If you have a very good battery in your phone and camera, then  power bank won't really be necessary.
Whistle: Used in communicating with organisms. Used by specialist. However, it is not very necessary.
Hand sanitizer/ spirit: This is an important item. It is used in hand washing especially after handling poisonous and harmful objects and organisms.
First aid box: You can't tell when you will get injured. Never go out to the field without a first aid box. It should be small but yet contain all the necessary items in case of an emmergency.

 

At the field   

Rest is required after walking and exploring for about 4 hours.

Once in a while, I like taking my Dog with me. Very wise dog indeed. He helps with the work most often. Especially in detecting mammals and other organisms that vibrate and are motion sensitive. It is very sensitive to Snakes so he has earned a place by my site when we are on an adventure in a place where we can go together.

Once in a while, I like taking my Dog with me. Very wise dog indeed. He helps with the work most often. Especially in detecting mammals and other organisms that vibrate. It is very sensitive to Snakes so he has earned a place by my site when we are on an adventure in a place where we can go together.

Back from the field

Data analysis is carried out. Further study of fauna behavior is made and also from the observations gotten, an inference is made.

A conclusion is then drawn.