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February saw the arrival of our volunteers 500th in taricaya and that made the month special for those of us who have been involved in the project since its inception. As Taricaya family continues to grow, I'm still constantly amazed by the dedication and commitment of volunteers in the center and create your own piece of history taricaya. This month was no different any more than enough work to keep everyone busy and much more remains to be done!
The seasonal rains finally arrived with vengeance this month and the depressions around the reserve began to fill with water. This makes some areas of the reserve inaccessible to those willing to wade through a few swamps, but, fortunately, volunteers and staff enjoy adventure and "swamp" clothes were separated from the time that a dip was inevitable. A such occasion was the successful launch of our ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), along with a radio collar. Although this particular cat is a threat to humans, their presence around the shelter needed to prevent the safety of other residents in the animal release program. A young paca or baby spider monkey would be a tasty morsel for a hungry ocelot and what hade to have her still more in reserve. With the neck duly attached volunteers took turns to carry it through the marshes and out of EMTO colpa which launched the ocelot (Leopardus wiedii) in 2005. This site is deep in our reserve, but not near any borders so a safe place for the ocelot to establish their territory. It will not compete with the tiger as the ocelot is larger, especially terrestrial and more active during the day while the tiger is nocturnal and prefers an arboreal lifestyle, as demonstrated by our observation that the suspension bridge last year. With the successful launch ocelot now have the task of monitoring their progress in nature by means of radio-tracking. This will be very exciting for us because they have never actively pursued the animals released before and will be great to have an idea of their natural history as it is set back to nature.
There was also an accidental release in February as one of our blue and yellow macaws (Ara ararauna) made a bid for freedom one morning as the flock was being fed. The fugitive flew through the door opening and has joined forces with scarlet macaw (Ara macao) released last month, as both regular circle of the lodge. The blue and yellow macaw is much friendlier than its scarlet cousin and comes down to hammocks requesting food. It would be easy to retrieve the bird, but I think it's better than flying around the field and strengthening their flight muscles because there is no another blue and yellow macaw approaching its release date. The blue and yellow macaws will almost certainly be together when the other is finally strong enough and I hope to release scarlet macaw others at the same time, so that both species form pairs and start their new life in the reserve.
The rains have also meant a significant increase activity of reptiles and amphibians around the reserve. Frogs and toads use the temporary water for breeding places and their mating calls and displays inevitably attract predators such as snakes. The species list continues to grow as we encounter more wonderfully bizarre individuals. Notable captures / sightings in February include a new species of turtle (Chelonia), a rainbow boa, tree frogs (Hyla sp.) and an exceptional dwarf caiman (trigonatus Paleosuchus). The capture of alligators dwarfs occurred during a hunt for alligators in the river, one night after dinner. One of the conversations you have in the middle is the alligator and after the conference to have volunteers out in the river to catch a caiman and illustrate the points I have described above before launching back into the river. " It is customary to capture either a black or a spectacled caiman but this time I was surprised to transport in a dwarf caiman 1.1 meters. Not only are these small crocodiles rare, but it was captured near long for the largest individual ever recorded. Dwarf caiman are rarely recorded more than 1.2 m so ours was a giant on the species. Its small size means they can not compete with larger species dwarf caimans and alligators and are often solitary and nomadic, and as a defense against attack, his skin is much tougher armored shields (plates) around the body. This catch was amazing and speculation about what other incredible fuel creatures are in our reserve awaiting discovery.
The subject of the proposed fish had become something of a joke as FONDEPES Taricaya, organization Peruvian responsible for selecting young fish, kept postponing the delivery date for the fish that were ordered. Week after week, Fernando and I pursued up without success and he was looking as if the project should be shelved until next year as water levels began to fall into the stream. Came to the stage where volunteers were laying stakes sweep when the fish come to all and if so where! Then, surprisingly, when he had almost up hope the babies arrived in their oxygen-enriched bags ready for release in our floating nursery. After acclimatization of the young roe coldest temperature of the stream floated in their bags which are then handed over to the nursery. Now we have to monitor growth rates and food costs conclude whether the project would be economically viable for the locals as an alternative source of income. If the project is successful then we will help curb excessive fishing in the rivers that currently takes place and also provide local people with a means of earning money that does not involve illegal extraction of the surrounding forests.
Elsewhere on the experimental farm of the flowers are blooming and we had a good crop for last month also Percy's farm. The coffee beans are ripe and ready for the harvest and the guinea pigs continue to play as the basis of our population is becoming larger. Donkeys are doing well and the young Ronaldinho (Named for its ability to bring in any direction!) Is growing rapidly into a strong young man. March will see us in the ways of compensation and comment after heavy storms of the wet season. The new mammal enclosure is complete and will continue working on existing projects. New Housing in the form of more bungalows is also planned for March so Taricaya continues its expansion and the hard work of everyone involved with the project is bearing fruit as continue to pioneer conservation work in the Peruvian Amazon.
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Does anyone know of any projects for the conservation of endangered animals in Europe?
I'm looking for a conservation project animal, which is in need of funding for a particular project? Mainly in Europe, but could be worldwide!? Any suggestions as I have to find a project to help fund in which I am organizing some fundraising events. No stupid comments please, and thanks for any help! 
GVI would be a great place to raise money for. They have a lot of programs that are separate from all over the world. Volunteers can register and pay for travel expenses, room and board. There are plenty of people who would love to volunteer, myself included, but can not afford the cost. I have said it is a great experience and both parties gain from the experience. You should try to contact them and see how you can help raise money for the volunteers can help the conversation in Europe and around the world.
