Dylan Singer, a biologist and wildlife rehabilitation specialist, is the co-director of Hoja Nueva. During his nine years in the Amazon rainforest, Dylan has been working on a broad spectrum of research & conservation projects. His primary research dedication is the ecology of reptiles and amphibians including projects like the reproductive ecology of gladiator frogs, the effect of human development on herpetofauna communities, anuran ontogenetics (frog development) in disturbed habitats, the ecology and ethology of green anacondas, and caiman population dynamics. Dylan has collaborated in conservation efforts such as sustainable development in native communities, sustainable tourism strategies across Madre de Dios and the creation of a large biological corridor. He has also worked as an educator by supervising many undergraduate dissertation projects, designing and leading student field courses, and undertaking environmental education initiatives in local communities. At Hoja Nueva, Dylan’s main focuses include conducting innovative herpetological research, educating visitors, and co-directing our novel wildlife rehabilitation programs. When he's not caring for infant animals at the center, you'll find Dylan catching caiman in the river or cuddling the dog he "didn't want."