Central and Latin America

A Comparative Study of the Foraging Strategy and Trophic Oerlap of Two Sympatric Otariids, Otaria Flavescens and Arctocephalus Australis from Isla de Lobos, Uruguay: Implications for Conservation

The overall aim of this project is to study the foraging behaviour and the trophic overlap of lactating South American sea lions and fur seal.

A Research Project to Help Preserve the Endangered Jaguar Population of the Green Corridor of Misiones, Argentina

Since 2003 we have been conducting research and conservation activities on jaguars in the Atlantic Forest of Argentina. In 2008 we start new conservation oriented-research related with inter-specific relationships between jaguars and pumas, and population dynamics, habitat requirements and health population of jaguars to improve a Conservation Plan for the jaguars in the region.

The Development of Freshwater Bio-Monitoring in Belize

This project will contribute to the development of robust, cost-effective, and sustainable bio- assessment tools to monitor and manage threats to tropical freshwater ecosystems.

Resource Management, Trade and Conservation of Wild Harvested Epiphytic Orchid Species in Oaxaca, Mexico

The overall aims of this project are to assess detailed information on orchid population biology, harvesting, trade, and ecological knowledge in order to provide a series of recommendations for management strategies in order to develop sustainable harvest estimations and in situ and ex situ conservation activities, such as seed and vegetative propagation programs.

Ecology and Conservation of the Critically Endangered Ka'apor Capuchin Monkey (Cebus Kaapori) in the Brazilian Amazon

The ka’apor capuchin (Cebus kaapori) ranks among the most endangered primates in Brazil. The goal of this project is to study the ecology, behaviour and distribution of this species, increase awareness of its conservation status and establish a small reserve at the eastern edge of its distribution.

Does Harvesting of the Brazilian Pine Seeds Affect Mammals of the Atlantic Forest?

The project aims to determine the impacts of harvesting the seeds of Araucaria angustifolia on mammals of the Atlantic Forest.

Educating People for a Local Monitoring Program of the Cana Coral Reef Ecosystem at the Corn Island, Nicaragua

Our objective is to strengthen the consolidation of the Corn Islands Marine Reserve by using an environmental education and training program, for the establishment of a long term ecological monitoring program that involves directly the local community.

Diagnosing Spatial Patterns of the Bullfrog Invasion in the Atlantic Forest Biome of Southern Brazil

This project aims to characterize the spatial distribution of the invasive species Lithobates catesbeianus, in the southern Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Preferencias de Hábitat de Enicognathus Ferrugineus (Aves, Psittacidae) en Bosques de Araucaria Araucana

The Project goals are to intensify conservation of this valuable habitat by increasing its knowledge and use this information for management, education and conservation for sustainable purposes.

Towards the Recovery of Bison and its Ecological Role in Mexico

The main objective of this project is to determine possible sites for bison reintroduction in north-western Mexico, in order to achieve –in the long term- grassland restoration. We seek recovery of ecological processes and interactions linked with bison, while aiming to recover the respect and positive interaction between humans and bison.