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ACTION PLAN FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THE HAWKSBILL TURTLE IN COLOMBIA

During the last few years, various efforts have been developed for the conservation of hawksbill turtles in different geographical areas and ranges.The management of this Plan was the responsibility of the competent regional and local environmental institutions, being the result of extensive consultation with experts, community-based organizations and NGOs.However, the implementation and execution involve all …

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ECOLOGICAL CORRIDORS FOR GIGANTE OTTER (Pteronura brasiliensis), IN TICUNA INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, IN THE COLOMBIAN AMAZON.

SUMMARYThe main objective of the present work is the realization of a proposal of ecological connectivity for the giant otter ‘Pteronura brasiliensis’, in Ticuna indigenous territory, in the Colombian Amazon; elaborating in this regard a detailed cartography, and the analysis of the key aspects that affect the functionality of the ecological connectivity of said species.In …

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DIAGNOSIS AND CONSERVATION OF Black and chestnut eagle (Spizaetus isidori), IN THE COLOMBIAN AMAZON ANDES

RESUMEN This study focuses on making a diagnosis of the Black and Chestnut Eagle (Spizaetus isidori) in the Andes Mountain range, in the Amazon basin of Colombia. We determine the existing populations, habitats, mating areas, foraging, nesting and migration routes; in turn, we detected the 3 main threats posed by this eagle, of anthropogenic origin: …

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POPULATION DIAGNOSIS AND ANALYSIS OF THREATS OF THE CARRANCHINA TURTLE (Mesoclemmys dahli), IN COLOMBIA

Mesoclemmys dahli (Dahl’s Toad-headed Turtle o Carranchina turtle) is a species of freshwater turtle, which is distributed in the basin of the Magdalena River and the Sinú River, in the Zenú indigenous territory. This species inhabits slow water bodies of the savannas and has a mainly carnivorous diet; During their life cycle the females move …

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