Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)

Mohamed bin Zayed Species project number 22252642

Initiation of Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) conservation in Suriname by determining the population and threats status

1. Gather Giant otter population data by conducting surveys, water quality measurements and determination of threats in the Coesewijne River in collaboration with NCD and local communities and write population and threats status report 2. Train locals from the Indigenous communities Kalebaskreek, Bigi Poika as field assistants for research activities and create job opportunities for locals as guides and local rangers 3. Development of a Giant otter conservation plan, including the set up a long-term Giant otter monitoring program based on the population status report with involvement of the NCD and the local communities 4. Increase the awareness on the importance of the Giant otter for the local communities, fishermen and hunters by developing and distributing awareness materials.

Project document

• Design of the signs that we will put up in Boven Coesewijne NR




Project 22252642 location - Suriname, South America