Maned Wolf Ecology in Serra da Canastra Nat. Park, Brazil
The Maned Wolf Conservation Project, initiated in 2004, is a collaboration involving the Instituto Pró-Carnivoros (a local non-government organization), the government’s National Research Center for Predator Conservation (CENAP/IBAMA) and the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park. This multi-disciplinary study aims at determining the influence of human development and related factors (including domestic species) on ecology, behavior, health and reproduction of maned wolves living in the Serra da Canastra National Park, a core area of maned wolf conservation. The project involves monitoring radio-collared wolves, analysis of fecal cortisol metabolites (indicative of stress) and periodic, hands-on assessment of health and reproduction. Results obtained during the past three years show that human development significantly affects hematological values and adrenal activity of maned wolves. Wolves living on farmed land have higher fecal cortisol metabolites than those living around park borders and inside the park. For the first time, the research team successfully collected semen samples from wild wolves. Ability to collect and cryopreserve semen from free-ranging wolves will allow the introduction of genetic material from wild individuals to the captive population without bringing animals from the wild. In addition to this scholarly research, education and community outreach are also important components of this project. Dr. Songsasen and Rogerio de Paula of Brazil are collaborating on this project.
Maned Wolf Ecology in Serra da Canastra Nat. Park, Brazil
The Maned Wolf Conservation Project, initiated in 2004, is a collaboration involving the Instituto Pró-Carnivoros (a local non-government organization), the government’s National Research Center for Predator Conservation (CENAP/IBAMA) and the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park. This multi-disciplinary study aims at determining the influence of human development and related factors (including domestic species) on ecology, behavior, health and reproduction of maned wolves living in the Serra da Canastra National Park, a core area of maned wolf conservation. The project involves monitoring radio-collared wolves, analysis of fecal cortisol metabolites (indicative of stress) and periodic, hands-on assessment of health and reproduction. Results obtained during the past three years show that human development significantly affects hematological values and adrenal activity of maned wolves. Wolves living on farmed land have higher fecal cortisol metabolites than those living around park borders and inside the park. For the first time, the research team successfully collected semen samples from wild wolves. Ability to collect and cryopreserve semen from free-ranging wolves will allow the introduction of genetic material from wild individuals to the captive population without bringing animals from the wild. In addition to this scholarly research, education and community outreach are also important components of this project. Dr. Songsasen and Rogerio de Paula of Brazil are collaborating on this project.
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