Tropical forest and jaguar conservation
Project name:
Operation Wallacea (6)
Project purpose:
Tropical forest and jaguar conservation
Project activities:
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animal interaction
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data collection/analysis
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habitat restoration/management
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teaching
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
850
Direct benefits you gain:
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data/statistical skills
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field research skills
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gain qualification and/or credit
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remote scenic location
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undertake your own research
Noteworthy conservation points:
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development goals (supporting local community)
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publishes peer-reviewed science
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publishes work
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
More information needed!
When does the project run?
June to August
Facilities:
accommodation included, food included
How long can I stay?
Minimum 2 weeks. Maximum 8 weeks.
Requirements:
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
**There are many different programs running with opwall for varying amounts of time. The price listed here may change upon further enquiry**
The Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (CBR) in Mexico is an UNESCO World Heritage Site of Culture and Nature and is part of the largest expanse of neotropical forest north of the Amazon, filled with ancient Mayan ruins and supporting one of the highest biodiversity levels in the world. The CBR is also an extremely important wildlife corridor that is crucial for migrating birds and animals with extensive ranging patterns such as jaguar and Baird’s tapir. Over the last 10 years the reserve has experienced a notable reduction in rainfall.
Monitoring data on birds, bats, herpetofauna, butterflies, ungulates, felids
and primates are being used to evaluate the impact of climate change and changing rainfall patterns on the abundance, ranging and diversity of fauna to help determine when and where mitigation should be used to restore water sources. Data are also used to assess the efficacy of a range of sustainable development projects with buffer zone communities designed to minimise forest encroachment. In addition, there are specialist studies on jaguar and their preferred prey, behaviour of spider monkeys and population levels of Morelet’s crocodiles.
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