Rainforest and Turtle Conservation In Costa Rica

Thank you for your support of this project.  Your support can go a long way to ensuring we have a range of resources available to conduct valuable research.

The Kekoldi Indigenous Region depends on comprehensive research and monitoring. Research data is used to help conduct effective conservation strategies. We continue to support the custodians of the Kekoldi Indigenous Region, collaboratively conducting research, and working together to plan actions to protect the environment.

Here's some examples of our recent work.

• The forest is quite dry at the moment therefore some of our team set up a new camera trap opposite a small natural spring in the hope to pick up on some wild cats coming for a drink.

• Night time is without a doubt the best time to be out surveying the forest. So many strictly nocturnal, incredible creatures roam through the leaf litter and in the trees looking for their next meal.We have had some incredible sightings over the last few weeks.   Mussurana, False Tree Coral predating on a Helmeted Iguana, Coral snakes, Variable False Coral, loads of Owls, Kinkajous and Olingos.  The data collected during May has been incredible.

• We came across a female leatherback turtle while on a night survey. The particular female had a carapace length of 152cm and laid 78 eggs. These eggs were then taken back to the nursery by the team in order to hatch safely without risk of being poached.

These are just a few examples from over 240 biodiversity surveys this year!

Your support means that we can expand the resources needed to conduct a range of surveys.  Thank you for your support so far and please keep an eye out for some of our fundraising campaigns coming up soon.

Your support for this project is appreciated. We look forward to updating you on our progress in the future.