Category Archives: Belgium

At the zoo

Posted on December 3, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

One day, halfway my quest to become a biologist, I had to make the tough choice between plants or animals. Although I truly loved both, I had to choose; there is not enough time to dedicate your scientific life to … Continue reading →

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Bringing nature to the office

Posted on November 29, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

The main advantage of being a field ecologist is the field. You have to go outside to collect your data. The main disadvantage, however, is that this fieldwork takes at most 10 percent of your time, while the other 90 … Continue reading →

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Dressed like a scientist

Posted on November 26, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

I finally bought something I already needed for a very long time: I got myself some nice, warm, cosy, wind-protecting clothing. All this time I had been working in the field without the appropriate jacket. Try to imagine! How was … Continue reading →

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Surviving the field

Posted on October 24, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

These little guys recently arrived in the mail and I’m really excited about them! They are unparalleled little helpers for an outdoor ecologist like me. Waterproof paper! What a brilliant idea! No need to mess around with clumsy paper protection … Continue reading →

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