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(July 31, 2013) From the obscure “Count Branickii’s terrible mouse” to the mighty jaguar, WCS database shows 31,380 distributional records for 116 Bolivian medium and large-sized mammal species. Database is a major contribution for future conservation decision-making of some of South America’s most threatened and charismatic wildlife. The database details 31,380 distributional records for 116 species of medium and large-sized mammals ranging from the curious pacarana – a 30-plus ...

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(May 29, 2013) A celebration that has become a tradition at the "Vesty Pakos" Zoo of La Paz, each April 12, on the day of the child, the zoo invites boys and girls to visit the animals and learn more about their life and conservation importance. A fundamental ally for this activity is the Wildlife Conservation Society.  This year, the wild cats of Bolivia were the central theme of the talks, games and other activities that allowed children to have fun while learning about wildlife. Approximately 550 prim...

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(January 29, 2013) The results of research conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society on tapir (Tapirus terrestris) in the Greater Madidi-Tambopata Landscape confirm the importance of Madidi, Pilon Lajas, Tambopata and Bahuaja Sonene protected areas for the conservation of the species at continental level, which is significant given their threatening situation throughout its range, categorized as vulnerable (VU) by IUCN.  The recent article "Lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) distribution, activity patte...

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(December 07, 2012) After eight years of scientific research conducted by Wildlife Conservation Society on the two Callicebus endemic species of Beni, efforts focused on the dissemination of information and raising awareness of local people about the importance of their conservation. To this end, during 2011 and 2012, the project "Strategic Outreach for the Conservation of Bolivian Endemic Titi Monkeys (Callicebus modestus and Callicebus olallae)” was carried out with the support of a grant provided by the Co...

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(November 23, 2012) Photograph documents first record of an oncilla in Madidi National Park  A photograph taken by Wildlife Conservation Society scientists of a little known Bolivian cat species called an oncilla has won a BBC Wildlife camera-trap photo competition.  The photo, which won the New Discoveries category, documents the first known occurrence of this extremely rare spotted cat in Madidi National Park.  Oncillas occur across the Amazon and along the tropical Andes. About the size of ...

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