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The Stygian Owl (Asio stygius noctipetens) in the Dominican Republic
(1983)The Stygian Owl was known on the island of Quisqueya long before Columbus discovered the New World. A carved wooden figure of a bird with ear tufts found in a cave, and an Indian drawing on a cave wall, indicate that it ... -
The Sustainable Conservation of Globally Important Caribbean Bird Habitats: Strengthening a Regional Network for a Shared Resource : final evaluation
(2007)The Sustainable Conservation of Globally Important Caribbean Bird Habitats: Strengthening a Regional Network for a Shared Resource project (Project Number: GF/1020-03-02) was approved by GEF on 28 April 2003, began ... -
The systematics, biology, and conservation of Solenodon
(1991)An investigation of the geographic variation of Solenodon indicate that this Greater Antillean insectivore genus is represented by four species, two living, S. cubanus, S. paradoxus, and two extinct, S. marcanoi and a yet ... -
The tadpoles of the hylid frogs (Anura: Hylidae: Hypsiboas and Osteopilus) of Hispaniola
(2015)Abstract: Hispaniolan hylid frogs are represented by four endemic species: Hypsiboas heilprini, Osteopilus dominicensis, O. pulchrilineatus and O. vastus. There are two tadpole ecomorphs represented in the hylid frogs of ... -
The tadpoles of the Southern Crested Toad, Peltophryne guentheri (Anura: Bufonidae), from Hispaniola
(2014)We collected 45 tadpoles of P. guentheri on 7 June 2012 in the Río Gurabo, Santiago Rodríguez Province. Some larvae were reared until metamorphosis to confirm species identity. Herein we describe the tadpoles from this ... -
The threshold of sustainability for tourism within protected areas : a quick guide for protected area practioners
(2011)This Quick Guide, in the style of the series under the Programme of Work on Protected Areas of the Convention on Biological Diversity, introduces a tourism management framework called the “threshold of sustainability.” It ... -
The transformation of Caribbean coral communities since humans
(2021)The mass die-off of Caribbean corals has transformed many of this region’s reefs to macroalgal-dominated habitats since systematic monitoring began in the 1970s. Although attributed to a combination of local and global ... -
The valuation of marine ecosystem goods and services in the Wider Caribbean Region
(2012)This report provides a summary of economic analyses of marine ecosystem services in the Wider Caribbean Region for the three major marine ecosystem types being addressed by the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) ... -
The value of endangered species in protected areas at risk : the case of the leatherback turtle in the Dominican Republic
(2014)Protected areas are considered essential elements for global biodiversity conservation. They may not necessarily result in an effective conservation of resources in developing countries due to lack of funding for management ... -
There is a lion on the reef : the political ecology of the lionfish
(2013)The lionfish is a beautiful and enigmatic creature that has become a conservation priority for organizations that are committed to protecting coral reef ecosystems in the Caribbean. The management of the lionfish is the ... -
Three new migratory bird species reported from Hispaniola
(2006)Abstract: We report the occurrence of three species of migratory birds new to the island of Hispaniola, including Swainson’s Thrush (Catharus ustulatus), Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea), and Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus ... -
Three new scorpion species from the Dominican Republic, Greater Antilles (Scorpiones: Buthidae, Scorpionidae)
(2014)We describe herein three new species of scorpions from the Dominican Republic, in the Greater Antillean Island of Hispaniola: Microtityus minimus sp. n. (probably the smallest scorpion in the world from the southernmost ... -
Three small collections of mammals from Hispaniola (with two plates)
(1930)The United States National Museum has received from Haiti and the Dominican Republic three small collections of mammals that have not yet been reported on. The first was made in a sheltered side crevice, probably once the ... -
Three unusual bird nests from the Dominican Republic
(2003)Abstract: We report unusual nests of Black Swift (Cypseloides niger), Palmchat (Dulus dominicus), and Golden Swallow (Tachycineta euchrysea), all in southwestern Dominican Republic. -
La Tierra es la casa de todos
(2023)Te invitamos a cantar sobre nuestro planeta, La Tierra, un lugar hermoso lleno de colores y formas diferentes. Hay montañas altas, océanos profundos y playas donde podemos jugar y divertirnos. Programa número treinta y ... -
Tipologías cafetaleras de la República Dominicana : manejo, rendimientos y desempeño financiero
(2021)La caficultura de la República Dominicana se encuentra en una encrucijada fundamental. Por un lado, la producción nacional está en caída libre desde hace un par de décadas debido al envejecimiento, poca tecnificación y ... -
Tía Clementina y tía Mónica
(2023)En este nuevo episodio te vamos a presentar a dos tías muy especiales. Iremos al mercado con tía Clementina y nos soltaremos bailando con la tía Mónica. Programa número treinta y seis de Colí-Colí, un programa musical ... -
Todos y todas estamos en el mismo bote : Taller de Cine y Teatro Las Vedas
(2021)Estudiantes del Liceo Gloria María Calcaño en el municipio Majagual de Sánchez, Samaná (República Dominicana), en una obra de teatro, reflexionan sobre el cuidado del planeta, la pesca, sus impactos y las vedas. -
Top colouring tips
(2022)FOR KIDS AND ADULTS: With lots more, Caribbean endemic birds to enjoy and colour in during the coming weeks take a look at our colouring-in guide. This will give you some hints and tips on how to make your endemic birds ... -
Tortuga carey
(Sin fecha)Infografía sobre la tortuga carey (Eretmochelys imbricata), una especie de tortuga marina que habita en la región del Caribe y que se encuentra en peligro crítico de extinción debido a la comercialización de productos ...