J E A N N E L O L I C H O N
Master’s student in Neuroscience & Behavioral Sciences
Animal Behaviour · Wildlife
Curiosity begins in the safety of a mother’s embrace.
Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) · South Africa
ABOUT ME
Driven by a lifelong passion for nature and wildlife, I am working towards a career as a ethologist, naturalist, researcher and wildlife photographer.I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Behavioural Sciences. My academic background includes a Bachelor’s research thesis on interspecies communication, as well as a University Diploma in Human-Animal Relationships, during which I conducted fieldwork on the cognitive capacities of dromedaries.
My aim is to explore the neural mechanisms underlying animal actions through the lens of behavioural neurobiology, understanding not only how animals behave but what happens within the brain when they do.I believe that research is a powerful tool to share knowledge and raise public awareness about the remarkable cognitive and emotional capacities of animals. By highlighting their intellect and subjectivity, my goal is to foster deeper empathy and encourage everyday protection, particularly in the face of ongoing climate change and shifting ecosystems.Alongside my academic work, I cultivate a deep connection to the present moment through wildlife photography.
Learning to listen to nature, patiently blend into the environment, and observe quietly allows me to bridge scientific inquiry with artistic sensitivity.
FIELD & PHOTOGRAPHY
Volunteer experience , fieldwork, animal behaviourCognition, behaviour & human-animal interactionsWildlife Photography