Author: neoprimate

Neotropical Primate Conservation (NPC) is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of primates and their habitats in South and Central America.
Ocelot Rescue

Ocelot Rescue

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We have been helping another victim of the illegal wildlife trade.

This baby ocelot was rescued by the wildlife authorities in Moyobamba, Peru, and has been recovering under veterinary care. Today he will arrive at his new home, the RAREC rescue centre in Iquitos.

Please do not buy wildlife (you are not rescuing the animal if you do, you are just encouraging further trade) and please do not frequent attractions that use wildlife illegally!

We’re on Milkywire

We’re on Milkywire

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We are excited to officially announce our collaboration with @milkywire. Milkywire is a new and unique crowdfunding platform for vetted grassroots NGOs. It’s an app where we post updates about our work regularly and where we can receive funds from users. It allows supporters to really get closer to the reality of my work in conservation, the progress, the discoveries and even the setbacks.

Milkywire is crowdfunding for 40+ other great organizations and colleagues from all over the world. We are all working towards fighting climate change, preserving wildlife, saving our oceans, protecting forests and planting trees.

The funds coming through Milkywire really help our work, and lets you make a real difference for the planet and literally see the change happening.

The best Milkywire experience is through the app which can be downloaded on AppStore and Google Play.

You can also support us on Milkywire here: https://www.milkywire.com/impacters/sam

Please consider downloading the app and becoming a monthly supporter of my work, it makes a real difference.

Visit to La Esperanza

Visit to La Esperanza

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Last week we visited the community of La Esperanza and the forests where we carry out the bulk of our research. This was the first time we have been able to visit since the national lock down began in March. We were very happy to see that no new deforestation has occurred in the area.

  • A wide angled view of the the forests to the north, including the Pampa del Burro Private Conservation Area, where the road can be seen as a white line, and areas of forest which will later be included in an extension of the reserve. Some of this area has been purchased by our local allies and will never be deforested!
    A wide angled view of the the forests to the north, including the Pampa del Burro Private Conservation Area, where the road can be seen as a white line, and areas of forest which will later be included in an extension of the reserve. Some of this area has been purchased by our local allies and will never be deforested!
  • Scenic view of the forests to the east of the field station. On the left you can just see an old area of pasture in the early stages of recuperation.
    Scenic view of the forests to the east of the field station. On the left you can just see an old area of pasture in the early stages of recuperation.
  • The forests to the south of the field station. This area is home to the main yellow tailed woolly monkey study group that we have been following for over a decade. No new deforestation has been recorded in this area since we began our work, and the new land owners have signed an agreement to ensure its protection.
    The forests to the south of the field station. This area is home to the main yellow tailed woolly monkey study group that we have been following for over a decade. No new deforestation has been recorded in this area since we began our work, and the new land owners have signed an agreement to ensure its protection.
  • The NPC team flying the drone from the field station. You can see the newly installed solar panel near the house.
    The NPC team flying the drone from the field station. You can see the newly installed solar panel near the house.
Spider Monkey Rescue

Spider Monkey Rescue

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At the end of last week we were called to help with the rescue of an adult male black spider monkey (Ateles Chamek), an Endangered species that was being kept in a small cage in Tocache in Southern San Martin, Peru.

Rescued spider monkey

Once the operation started the authorities also found another baby black spider monkey and a Critically Endangered yellow tailed woolly monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda)! These last two were being kept together in a hanging bird cage.

None of the animals had any enrichment and the cages were far too small. Thanks to the quick work of the San Martin regional environmental authority and our long time collaborator Gabriel Garcia, who was working nearby at the time, the three animals were rescued and have all now been sent to rescue centres.

As these are all endangered species the punishment under Peruvian law is more severe and we hope that the wildlife authorities will use this power to properly prosecute the criminals involved.

Many thanks to IPPL and our private donors for continuing to fund our rescue and anti-trafficking work, without this support we wouldn’t be able to help animals like these.

Help in the time of Coronavirus

Help in the time of Coronavirus

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Thanks to a generous donation from one of our supporters, we have been able to send much needed economic help to the local conservation association who are protecting the Gran Simacache Conservation Concession in San Martin, Peru. For 2 months Peru has been in lock down and the association members haven’t been able to get to their fields or open their businesses. Thankfully we have now been able to help them buy essential foods and other goods to keep them going until the current crisis ends.