Northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) Case Study

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MBZF Grant 222529189
Mammal

Continent: South America

Country: Brazil

Grant Amount: $6,000

Awarded Date: May 26, 2022

Mariane Kaizer

Instituto Nacional da Mata Atlântica


Rua José Paulo Gerônimo

Alto Caparaó

Minas Gerais

36979000

Brazil

Tel: +55 32984285155

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Promoting conservation of northern muriqui using drones and thermal cameras in Atlantic Forest, Brazil

The goal of this project is to detect northern muriqui individuals in small and isolated forest fragments surrounding the Caparaó National Park, using drones and thermal cameras, to drive management and conservation strategies. Recent studies on northern muriqui at the CNP have pointed out two female muriquis isolated in the neighbouring of the park (one already managed in partnership with the MIB NGO), and two other muriqui individuals (one female, one male) have died during attempts of moving between forest patches. Along with these activities, this project aims to evaluate the extension of the area used by northern muriqui groups and other primate species, identify potential routes for dispersion of female muriquis, and determine potential areas for restoration inside the park.

MBZF Grant 222529189 - located in Brazil, South America