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Attempts to culture the parasitic stage of Dermatobia hominis (L. Jr.) in vitro (Diptera: Cuterebridae)
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2002)
A nationwide survey in Costa Rica, using Kellert's conceptual framework (Kellert, S.R. 1996. The Value of Life. Washington D.C., Island Press), revealed at least five attitude dimensions toward animals. Overall, Costa Rican ...
Exploitation of white-lipped peccaries Tayassu pecari (Artiodactyla: Tayassuidae) on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica., 2002)
We studied movements of white-lipped peccaries (Tayassu pecari, Artiodactyla, Tayassuidae) throughout the Osa Peninsula and their use by local people during 1997-2000, using interview techniques. We draw five main conclusions: ...
Exploitation of white-lipped peccaries Tayassu pecari (Artiodactyla: Tayassuidae) on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica., 2002)
We studied movements of white-lipped peccaries (Tayassu pecari, Artiodactyla, Tayassuidae) throughout the Osa Peninsula and their use by local people during 1997-2000, using interview techniques. We draw five main conclusions: ...
Movements and activities of white-lipped peccaries in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica., 2002)
The conservation of remnant populations of white-lipped peccaries in Central America depends on adequate documentation of
their habitat needs and behavior. Thus, we monitored the activity patterns, local distributions, ...
Home Range, Habitat Use, and Activity of Baird’s Tapir in Costa Rica
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica., 2002)
Home range size, habitat utilization, and activity patterns of five adult Baird’s tapirs (Tapirus bairdii) were studied via radiotelemetry from June 1995 to May 1996 in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica. Estimates of ...
Heavy poaching in prime habitat: the conservation status of the West Indian manatee in Nicaragua
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica., 2002)
This study provides an overview of the conservation status of the West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus in Nicaragua, including data on habitat availability, manatee distribution and relative abundance, and current threats. ...