26-09-2025 - Northern brown howler monkey
Drones and poop: conservation tools for the critically endangered Alouatta guariba guariba in their northernmost distribution (Bahia, Brazil)
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The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 545 grants constituting a total donation of $5,151,779 for species conservation projects based in South America.
Conservation Case Studies in South America
26-09-2025 - Southern Muriqui
Enhanced Remote Monitoring: Utilizing drones, camera traps, and acoustic records to safeguard endangered species in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
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20-05-2025 - Indigo-winged parrot
Saving the Critically Endangered Indigo-winged Parrot through community engagement
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24-12-2024 - Boletus chilensis
Discover the fascinating world of Boletus chilensis, a rare and endangered mushroom found only in Chile's native Nothofagus forests. Threatened by habitat loss, this species needs urgent attention. Learn how our project is mapping its potential presence, promoting its conservation, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting endemic fungi and their ecosystems.
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24-12-2024 - Hongo del coco
Our project focuses on Phlebopus bruchii, the critically endangered “Coco mushroom” endemic to central Argentina. We aim to map its distribution, study its habitat and ecological requirements, ex-situ conservation by culture collection and indoor cultivation protocols. Research will be based on field expeditions for data collection and obtaining strains for their cultivation. Our goal is to protect and conserve this special endemic mushroom.
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24-12-2024 - Pehuenche spiny-chest frog
Conservation of Alsodes pehuenche: critically endangered amphibian of the Central Andean wetlands (Malargüe, Mendoza, Argentina)
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24-12-2024 - Juan Fernandez Firecrown
Immediate Action to Save the Critically Endangered Juan Fernández Firecrown: Restoring Habitat to Prevent Extinction
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23-12-2024 - Andean Cat
Quechua women united for the conservation of the Andean Cat in Ayacucho, Peru. In the high Andes, 30 women lead a biocultural model to protect Leopardus jacobita and L. garleppi through embroidery, wildlife monitoring, and conflict mitigation. Their work blends ancestral knowledge, economic resilience, and environmental education, proving that conserving wildlife also means preserving identity and sustaining Andean communities.
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23-12-2024 - Northern tiger-cat
Our project aims to conserve the endangered savanna tiger-cat (Leopardus tigrinus) in Brazil’s Caatinga, focusing on the Capivara-Confusões corridor, where deforestation from agribusiness and energy projects threatens its survival. We monitor populations, promote habitat connectivity, and combat disease transmission from domestic animals. MBZ Fund support enables vaccination campaigns and expanded monitoring, ensuring the long-term survival of ...
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14-10-2024 - Bighead striped catfish
Catfish lined bighead (Pseudoplatystoma orinocoense) and catfish lined tumame (Pseudoplatystoma metaense) of the river Arauca binational.
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