Igor Berkunsky has a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, and is a career scientist in CONICET at In- stituto Multidisciplinario sobre Ecosistemas y Desarrollo Sustentable. His interests include the conservation, ecology, and health of reptiles, amphibians, and birds. During his early career he worked on a variety of projects involving the status and conservation of sensitive wildlife spe- cies. For the last several years, he has focused on population studies and monitoring methods for endangered species.