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(October 23, 2013) On the 20th September WCS and the Tumupasa School presented the Spanish version of “Yara’s Amazing Nose”. 17 out of the 24 girls who participated in a creative writing workshop three years ago were present.  The creative experience was centered upon the kaleidoscopic universe created by the Tacana girls and allows the reader to come closer to the world of the tapir and its amazing nose. The illustrations were done by a Cambodian illustrator, Rouen Sokhom, and result in ...

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(October 23, 2013) The visit to Bolivia of Cristian Samper, President and CEO of WCS, Julie Kunen, Executive Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, and some members of the Administrative Council of the institution, held between 12 and 22 August, reflects the importance of the Greater Madidi-Tambopata Landscape as a privileged conservation site because of its exceptional biodiversity. The visit was able to strengthen working relationships with local partners of the program, through meetings with protected ar...

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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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