ProAves and Women for Conservation are thrilled to announce the selection of three remarkable women researchers as part of our “Women in Research and Science” scholarship program. These talented individuals will be conducting vital studies focused on the conservation of two critically endangered species: the Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) and the Magdalena Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus). Their research will take place in the ProAves El Paujil Reserve, nestled in the Serranía de las Quinchas in Colombia’s Magdalena Valley.
This prestigious initiative aims to support undergraduate and graduate research projects that address the urgent need to protect highly threatened species and contribute to the knowledge and conservation of local biodiversity. Apply here >>>
Dalia Katiana Arias Macedo
Biology, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Project:
Estimation of Population Status, Ecology, and Conservation Strategies for the Magdalena Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) in ProAves El Paujil Reserve, Puerto Pinzón (Boyacá, Colombia).
Dahiana García Vargas
Environmental Engineering, Fundación Universitaria de San Gil
Project:
Population Density and Group Size of the Magdalena Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus) in ProAves El Paujil Reserve.
Laura Sofía García Monroy
Biology Education, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Project:
Habitat Use of the Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti): Foundations for Developing Conservation Strategies.
These three selected researchers will have the unique opportunity to expand scientific knowledge on these critically endangered species and help bolster the ongoing conservation efforts led by ProAves in the region. Their work underscores the commitment of ProAves and Women for Conservation to environmental protection and the promotion of women’s participation in science.
This initiative marks a significant step toward preserving biodiversity in one of Colombia’s most wildlife-rich areas, where research plays a critical role in ensuring the continued conservation of these precious species.
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