Yoana Yordanov

I am a zoologist with a strong passion for animal behaviour. Previously, I worked with the vulture conservation team of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds, installing nest cameras and monitoring Egyptian vulture nesting behaviour in Bulgaria. Last year, I spent four months in South Africa collecting behavioural and ecological data on chacma baboons. My focus included comparing reconciliation rates between groups and studying raiding behaviour. I am particularly interested in animal cognition and the proximate explanations for their behaviour. Engaging in field studies allows me to merge my enthusiasm for research with my love for the outdoors.