Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Conservation Research of the Central American Tapir in the La Amistad International Park, Costa Rica

Grantee Name: Asociación Meralvis

Hotspot: Mesoamerica
Location: Costa Rica
Amount: $17,150
Dates: Oct 2003 – Jul 2005
Keywords: Species Conservation

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