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.
3 Promote awareness and conservation of flagship species
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