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Ecology and Behavior of Southern Muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides) in the last continuous remnants of Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Pro-Muriqui AssociationField StudyEcology and Behavior of Southern Muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides) in the last continuous remnants of Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Pro-Muriqui Association Location of field site: Carlos Botelho State Park, Continuum Ecological of Paranapiacaba - Sao Paulo State - Brazil , South America Project Director: Dr. Mauricio Talebi Contact Person: Mauricio Talebi , talebi@promuriqui.org.br , Mailing address: Research Objectives: - To gather long term systematic data on behavior and ecology of southern muriquis; - To survey natural populations of wild southern muriquis within the region fo Carlos Botelho State Park, considered to harbour the largest populatons of the primate genus in the country; - Identify key areas within the buffer zone of CBSP for strategic ecological corridors establishment; - Training and capacity building of newly-graduated students through an internshiop program that has trained more than 40 students from 9 countries so far. Field Positions and Volunteers: Two long term positions for field assistants are available at a semester basis. Background experience desired but not essential. Contact for more informations. A certificate will be available for the volunteers selected. Species Studied: Brachyteles arachnoides - southern muriquis; Alouatta fusca - howler monkeys/ Tapirus terrestris, Tapirs Plant species: endozoochory, spatial distribution and phytochemistry Other Species Found At Site: Cebus apella, Jaguar, Puma, Felis concolor, Felis wieddi, Pipile jacutinga, Spizaetus tiranus, Speothos venaticus, Bothrops sp, Micrurus sp, Tapir sp, Cerdocyon sp,Tapirus terrestris Project Begin/End Dates: 1994 ... Web Site: http://www.promuriqui.org.br Comments: This study is the longest long-term study for the southern species of Braxhyteles and is considered by Brazilian Environment Ministery as one of the top two priorities in BRazil for the research and conservation of the primate genus. Entry created: 1999-11-09 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |