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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. -
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 ... -
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 ... -
La tortuga carey del Caribe : introducción a su biología y estado de conservación
(2005)La conservación de las tortugas carey plantea grandes desafíos a las sociedades modernas. Si bien es mucho lo que se ha aprendido acerca de la biología de estos animales en los últimos cincuenta años, aún prevalecen ... -
Tortugas marinas : una lucha por la supervivencia
(Sin fecha)El ciclo de vida de las tortugas marinas es bastante complejo. En cada etapa de sus vidas, necesitan diferentes tipos de hábitat o ambientes para desarrollarse, y deben recorrer cientos o miles de kilómetros entre las zonas ... -
Las tortugas marinas y la iluminación costera
(Sin fecha)Material de educación ambiental del Programa EcoMar. Lo que los dueños y habitantes de propiedades en la línea de costa y los promotores de proyectos costeros turísticos deben conocer para proteger a las tortugas marinas ... -
Tour virtual del Parque Zoológico Nacional (ZOODOM)
(2022)Recurso web interactivo que permite hacer una visita virtual para conocer las distintas áreas del Parque Zoológico Nacional de la República Dominicana (ZOODOM). -
Tourist attitudes towards marine mammal tourism : an example from the Dominican Republic
(2010)In 2002, residents of the village of Bayahíbe, Dominican Republic, became concerned about their local dolphin population when eight bottlenose dolphins were captured for a Dominican dolphinarium off the coast of their ... -
Tourists, turtles and trinkets : a look at the trade in marine turtle products in the Dominican Republic and Colombia
(2006)The Dominican Republic and the Caribbean coastline of Colombia have a long history of use of marine turtles for both local consumption (turtle eggs, meat and oil) and for crafting into ornamental products such as jewellery, ...