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Cyclura ricordii on the Barahona Peninsula : a preliminary report
(2004)
This report summarizes the preliminary results of the survey undertaken by Grupo Jaragua in Cabo Rojo, Pedernales region of the Barahona Peninsula in the Dominican Republic. The main purpose of the survey was to search for ...
Great-tailed grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) : a new species for Hispaniola
(2009)
Abstract: We report on the occurrence of a new vagrant bird species for Hispaniola, and only the third record of this species in the West Indies. The Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) was identified by sight and ...
The new Hispaniolan genus Tainus (Rubiaceae) constitutes an isolated lineage in the Caribbean biodiversity hotspot
(2017)
[English] The Caribbean islands are a well-known biodiversity hotspot of global importance. Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) is a highly diverse island with 42% of its species endemic. Here we describe the new ...
Parachute science through a regional lens : marine litter research in the Caribbean small island developing states and the challenge of extra-regional research
(2022)
Highlights: The Caribbean Small Island Developing States receive a disproportionate amount of marine litter. Marine litter research in the Caribbean SIDS is subject to parachute science. Solutions may rely on collaboration ...
Biodiversidad en el contexto escolar como factor influyente en el rendimiento de estudiantes de educación primaria en Ocoa
(2020)
La presente investigación tiene como finalidad comprobar si existe correlación entre el índice de vegetación de las escuelas primarias de Ocoa y el rendimiento escolar en estudiantes de tercero y sexto de primaria en ...
Biomethane production kinetics during the anaerobic co‑digestion of Sargassum spp. and food waste using batch and fed‑batch systems in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
(2022)
Collecting Sargassum spp. biomass and using it for the generation of renewable energy is a sustainable approach to mitigate the costs associated to this weed management. The biomethanation of this algal biomass with other ...
Parks or people? National parks and the case of Del Este, Dominican Republic
(2001)
Beginning with a brief overview of the USA national park model, this paper outlines significant changes in attitudes towards resident peoples worldwide. It reviews relevant literature dealing with parks in various countries, ...
Obtaining DNA samples from sensitive and endangered bird species : a comparison of saliva and blood samples
(2022)
[English] Methods used to collect biological samples from birds for genetic analyses should allow high-quality DNA to be obtained in sufficient quantities, while limiting negative effects on sampled individuals. In this ...
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 ...
Chilabothrus gracilis, Hispaniola Boa
(2021)
Este artículo presenta los resultados de una evaluación reciente sobre el estado de conservación de la Boa de la Hispaniola (Chilabothrus gracilis) publicado en la «Lista Roja de Especies Amenazadas» de la Unión Internacional ...