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Conservation of endemic titi monkeys through strategic outreach in Bolivia
The Bolivian endemic titi monkeys (Callicebus olallae and C. modestus) are Endangered (IUCN, 2010) and have an extremely restricted distributional range in fragmented forests in Southwestern Beni Department. Both species...View Project
Meet the last population of the Marquesan kingfisher in French Polynesia
The Marquesan kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) became a Critically Endangered species on the IUCN red list in 2009 because one of the two populations of this species was declared extinct in...View Project
Conservation of threatened fish species of the Mekong Ramsar Site, Cambodia
The Mekong River has long been known for its importance as a source of biodiversity and as the primary livelihood (e.g. fishing) for many Cambodians. Natural resources have declined dramatically...View Project
Bringing the wild into the classroom: online conservation for Chilean teachers
The specific objectives of the intern are to: (1) receive formal training in environmental education and biological conservation; (2) learn about WCS’ conservation vision in Chile and how WCS works...View Project
Strategies for community-based coral reef conservation in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia
Despite the fact that Sumbawa Island, Indonesia, lies within the Coral Triangle, coral reefs here are poorly studied and conservation initiatives are nonexistent. Meanwhile, the reefs are threatened by unsustainable...View Project
Assessing threats to bird conservation in proposed Important Bird Areas of Macedonia
Declining and unsustainable populations of lesser kestrel, imperial eagle and Egyptian vulture in proposed IBAs in Macedonia indicate severe human impact and lack of conservation measures and efforts. Assessments of...View Project
Research and educational outreach for the Bangladesh cetacean diversity project
The intern will help the Bangladesh Cetacean Diversity Project’s (BCDP) research team with ongoing dolphin surveys and do calibration of the captains who are engaged with the dolphin survey to...View Project
Conflict and conservation: Wild yak on Tibetan Plateau in China
Lack of information about population status and biological knowledge of the wild yak (Bos mutus) is a serious problem when conservation initiative are planed for this unique species on the...View Project
Trans-boundary amphibian conservation in the Ailao Mountain Range, China
The Ailao Mountain Range is a trans-boundary region encompassing numerous important protected areas in China and Vietnam. The area is considered a biodiversity hotspot due to its high diversity and...View Project
Community-based reptile conservation in karst forests of southern China
Lack of information about population status and biological knowledge of the The Karst forest of northwestern Guangdong harbors several endangered reptile species. With continuing illegal hunting and habitat degradation, reptiles...View Project
Bird species survey in Boni and Dodori Forest Reserves, north coast of Kenya
Boni and Dodori's potential as an Important Bird Area (IBA) has been prone to insecurity in the past, and for a long time, researchers were not been able to visit...View Project
Building capacity for community-based conservation in Cap Esterias, Gabon
The objectives of the internship are two-fold: strengthening skills that will strongly benefit Innocent’s project (computer skills, database use, engaging international partners, promoting conservation programmes, budget management, fund raising, setting...View Project
Ecological studies to conserve the endemic Philippine forest turtle, Palawan, Philippines
The Palawan endemic Philippine Forest Turtle (Siebenrockiella leytensis) ranks among the top 25 most Critically Endangered turtles in the world. Knowledge on this species' habitat requirements and reasons for the...View Project
From fish spawning aggregations to effective Marine Protected Areas in Brazil
This follow-up initiative aims to provide support for the expansion and adaptive co-management of the Abrolhos Bank Marine Protected Area (MPA) network, Brazil. Results from the initial award backed-up proposals...View Project
The Pinstripe Damba: Endemic fish conservation in Madagascar
The pinstripe damba, a Critically Endangered species of fish thought to be extinct, was rediscovered at Lake Tseny in Madagascar in 2010 by a team from Madagasikara Voakajy, Denver Zoo...View Project
Assessing the impact of electric power lines on birds in the Central Kazakhstan Steppe
Central Kazakhstan steppe comprises a very large area crossed by thousands of kilometres of power-lines. These man-made structures are thought to be advantageous for birds that use the treeless steppe...View Project
Data management in the Albertine Rift and the Greater Virunga Landscape, Uganda
The internship is designed to provide training and experience for the intern in data management, analyses and presentation. This will also strengthen WCS’s data management capabilities by strengthening our systems...View Project
Status and ecology of the Sokoke pipit in Zaraninge Forest, Tanzania
Our study will focus on the endangered bird species, Sokoke pipit, which has a very small range, and its habitat is declining owing to clearance for cultivation, intensive charcoal production...View Project
Community-based conservation of Lake Kuyucuk Ramsar site
For this project we will build on the awareness we created to secure a sustainable future for Lake Kuyucuk, its wildlife, and surrounding communities. We will lobby for strict protection...View Project
Identification and protection of important bat caves in Turkey
Many of the cave habitats that are important for bat populations in Turkey are under constant pressure due to factors such as cave tourism, construction of water dams, and stone...View Project
