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Conservation Research of the Central American Tapir in the La Amistad International Park, Costa Rica
Grantee Name: 
Asociación Meralvis
HOTSPOT
Mesoamerica
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$17,150
DATES
Nov 2003
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Jul 2005
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mesoamerica
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$17,150
DATES
Nov 2003
-
Jul 2005

Strengthen the protection of the globally endangered Central American Baird tapir (Tapirus bairdii) in La Amistad International Park, Costa Rica through research into its distribution, habitat and nutrition; preparation of a map delineating its critical habitat; and dissemination of the results for its management.

Strategic Direction: 3 Promote awareness and conservation of flagship species