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Online: Anatomy, Behavior & Conservation of African Big Cats

by: Loop Abroad

9.75 (4)Verified

This 8-week course covers topics relating to anatomy, physiology, husbandry, conservation, and medical management of the three African Big Cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs—each with unique characteristics and needs. Students learn real-life skills such as recognizing parasites and identifying white blood cells. The pre-recorded lectures and assignments are self-guided and can be learned at yo...

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Program Highlights

Understand the basics of big cat husbandry including enclosure design, training, and behavioral enrichment.

Create a preventative care protocol for a big cat in captivity.

Analyze physical exam and diagnostic findings for big cats.

Evaluate ways to mitigate human-animal conflict in order to achieve big cat conservation.

Discuss examples of how people, domestic animals, and wildlife are intertwined using the basic principles of One Health.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Online
  • United States
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Notable MentionGoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Study AbroadTop Rated Provider 2023 - Study AbroadTop Rated Study Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.75

Total Reviews

4

Really interesting course

August 11, 2020by: Brie Evans - United States

Program: Online: Anatomy, Behavior & Conservation of African Big Cats

10

This course was very informative and interesting. I took it to gain some pre-professional hours for college and got a lot out of it. The lectures were put out to do at your own pace and discussions were free to post on daily. I learned so much about these big cats and how they are similar and different when compared to the domestic cats we have in our homes. The course had modules that covered big cat anesthesia, sedation, reproduction, nutrition, and many other interesting, important topics. If you're looking into zoo veterinary medicine, or simply just want to learn more about these big cats I'd recommend this course.

Awesome experience lead by amazing Veterinarians!

August 15, 2020by: Phoebe Grimwood - United States

Program: Online: Anatomy, Behavior & Conservation of African Big Cats

9

I really enjoyed attending the virtual Anatomy, Behavior and Conservation of African Big Cats course lead by Dr. Peter DiGeronimo (What a great last name!). I appreciated the extra information and articles, which allowed me to dig deeper into the material instead of taking notes from the lectures. I have never learned so much about a species in 8 weeks, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I like the self-paced aspect which allowed me to learn instead of cram. Overall, I enjoyed this course and can't wait to learn more with LoopAbroad!

Above and beyond

July 01, 2024by: Katherine Graves

Program: Online: Anatomy, Behavior & Conservation of African Big Cats

10

Our leader went above and beyond to make sure every meal was sorted and evenings were very fun and made for great bonding. I'd love to apply for staff in the future! 10/10 for everything - I loved the tours, edissection, practicing blood smears, and making enrichment

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • United States

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Transcript Fees
  • Course Materials
  • Academic Credit

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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