25-09-2019 - Tepezmaite
Conservation of Tepezmaite cycads (Ceratozamia morettii, C. brevifrons and C. tenuis) and its habitat through ecology and sensitizing local people
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The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 361 grants constituting a total donation of $3,427,765 for species conservation projects based in North America.
Conservation Case Studies in North America
28-04-2019 - Giant Sea Bass
Giant Sea Bass (Stereolepis gigas) is the largest coastal bony-fish present in Baja California (Mexico) and California (US) waters, and a critically endangered species with immense cultural and ecological value. Through the collaboration of scientists, as well as local fishing communities, government and stakeholders this research program will draw on local knowledge and specialized scientific expertise to inform our understanding of this iconic ...
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28-04-2019 - Black-handed Spider Monkey
There is a newly discovered population of the Central American spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) in eastern El Salvador. Recent research has demonstrated that the spider monkeys from this region are genetically unique and also critically endangered. Through regular observations of the spider monkeys and by mapping their range, we are creating a foundation for future, long-term conservation efforts.
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28-04-2019 - Oncilla
The oncilla or tigrina is a rare small wild cat listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List, and as endangered by the Costa Rican environmental authorities. In this project we will define priority areas for the conservation of oncilla at the time we will also assess the conservation status of this probably unique species endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and Panama.
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20-12-2018 - Maguey azul
Agave grisea is an endemic species of the coastal sector Caletón de Don Bruno, Cienfuegos. It is categorized as Critically Endangered due to the reduction of its occupation area, low quality of habitat and continuous decrease of mature individuals. We will study the distribution, population structure, ecology and reproductive biology focused on pollination to know the implication of these aspects in survival and conservation status.
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20-12-2018 - Bermuda petrel
Integrating nesting habitat restoration with at-sea individual-based biomonitoring of the endangered seabird Pterodroma cahow endemic to Bermuda
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20-12-2018 - Silver Boa
Saving the Silver Boa: In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation of the World’s Most Endangered Boa
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02-10-2018 - Leafhopper
The project aimed to know the status of the native leafhopper Duocrassana longula in endangered forests of the High Mountains of Oaxaca. Status of populations and habitat conditions are little studied in Mexico.
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02-10-2018 - Lake Patzcuaro Salamander
Evaluating populations of the achoque (Ambystomatidae: Ambystoma dumerilii) in Lake Pátzcuaro for the recovery of local management and fisheries
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02-10-2018 - Lesser Antillean Iguana
Assessing the post-hurricane status and hybridization threat in the last remaining Lesser Antillean Iguana (Iguana delicatissima) stronghold - Dominica
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