20-05-2025 - Indigo-winged parrot
Saving the Critically Endangered Indigo-winged Parrot through community engagement
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The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 527 grants constituting a total donation of $4,966,081 for species conservation projects based in South America.
Conservation Case Studies in South America
24-12-2024 - Boletus chilensis
Discover the fascinating world of Boletus chilensis, a rare and endangered mushroom found only in Chile's native Nothofagus forests. Threatened by habitat loss, this species needs urgent attention. Learn how our project is mapping its potential presence, promoting its conservation, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting endemic fungi and their ecosystems.
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24-12-2024 - Hongo del coco
Our project focuses on Phlebopus bruchii, the critically endangered “Coco mushroom” endemic to central Argentina. We aim to map its distribution, study its habitat and ecological requirements, ex-situ conservation by culture collection and indoor cultivation protocols. Research will be based on field expeditions for data collection and obtaining strains for their cultivation. Our goal is to protect and conserve this special endemic mushroom.
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24-12-2024 - Pehuenche spiny-chest frog
Conservation of Alsodes pehuenche: critically endangered amphibian of the Central Andean wetlands (Malargüe, Mendoza, Argentina)
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24-12-2024 - Juan Fernandez Firecrown
Immediate Action to Save the Critically Endangered Juan Fernández Firecrown: Restoring Habitat to Prevent Extinction
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23-12-2024 - Northern tiger-cat
Our project aims to conserve the endangered savanna tiger-cat (Leopardus tigrinus) in Brazil’s Caatinga, focusing on the Capivara-Confusões corridor, where deforestation from agribusiness and energy projects threatens its survival. We monitor populations, promote habitat connectivity, and combat disease transmission from domestic animals. MBZ Fund support enables vaccination campaigns and expanded monitoring, ensuring the long-term survival of ...
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14-10-2024 - Bighead striped catfish
Catfish lined bighead (Pseudoplatystoma orinocoense) and catfish lined tumame (Pseudoplatystoma metaense) of the river Arauca binational.
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10-10-2024 - Wolffsohn's viscacha
Finding new populations of the unknown Lagidium wolffsohni in the Andes mountains range
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10-10-2024 - Mindo Harlequin Toad
Rapid-response project to save the Mindo Harlequin Toad
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10-10-2024 - Southern tuco-tuco
Assessing the conservation status and population management of the Southern Tuco-tuco and the Beautiful Tuco-tuco in Buenos Aires coastal ecosystems
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