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Independent study, Cano Palma Biological Station

Field Study

Independent study, Cano Palma Biological Station

Location of field site: Costa Rica , Central America

Project Director: Tom Mason, Director COTERC

Contact Person: Dr. Kymberley Snarr , info@coterc.org , Dr. Kymberley A Snarr Phone: 905-831-8809 Fax: (905) 831-4203 E-mail: info@coterc.org

Mailing address: c/o COTERC, Box 335 , Pickering , Ontario Canada L1V 2R6 Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Research Objectives: To provide baseline data of the region's three species of primates (Ateles geoffroyi, Cebus capucinus & Alouatta palliata), and other large mammals ranging in the research station.

Field Positions and Volunteers: Volunteers willing to do manual chores as well as participate in study projects. Cost is $200/week to cover accommodation and meals.

Species Studied: Ateles geoffroyi - spider monkey; Cebus capucinus - white-faced capucin; Alouatta palliata- black mantled howler monkey

Project Begin/End Dates: Ongoing

Web Site: http://coterc.org

Entry created: 1998-08-23
Review requested: 2003-11-17
Entry last reviewed: 2007-12-21

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