Hello! I am José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca, a postdoc at Northern Arizona University. I am originally from Nicaragua but I’ve worked with wildlife in much of Central America and the southwestern United States. Most of my study subjects are small animals like bats, rodents and herps. I am also a passionate wildlife photographer and I am happy to serve in this working group and share with you my experiences researching wildlife in Latin America.
I´ve been a member of the TWS since 2019, including the Arizona Chapter where I currently reside since 2018. I got my bachelors in the national university of Managua (Nicaragua) and my Ph.D. at Northern Arizona University in 2022.
Before that I worked in many different things but always seeking time in the field and working with animals. My wildlife photography interest always motivates me to visit new places and look for new subjects.
Over the years, this has helped build connections and work with researchers in the United States and many other countries in Latin America. I believe that collaboration is the key for novel scientific research and effective conservation while helping build capacity wherever needed.
