[HusbandryChat] partnership opportunity in southern Ecuador

[KC Zippel]

Zoo Amaru in Cuenca, Ecuador is involved in 9 established conservation
programs for amphibians from nearby Cajas National Park and the surrounding
region. These species include:


 *Atelopus* *nanay*

*Ceratophrys stolzmanni** *

*Epipedobates anthonyi*

*E. tricolor*

*Gastrotheca litonedis*

*G. monticola*

*G. pseustes*

*Hyloxalus vertebralis*

*Nelsonophryne aequatorialis*



Many of these species are already breeding successfully in captivity, with
national studbooks planned to facilitate cooperative breeding programs with
other Ecuadorian partners (PUCE, Jambatu). In addition, the captive programs
are closely linked to (1) *in situ* monitoring programs to identify and
mitigate threats and (2) local community outreach programs. Annual operating
expenses are ~$25,000 per year; current funding will run out in February
2012. If you can help, please contact me or Ernesto Arbeláez at
earbelaez at zooamaru.com.  thanks.


-- 
Regards, Kevin
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Kevin C. Zippel, Ph.D.
Program Director
www.AmphibianArk.org <http://www.amphibianark.org/>
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