A BIG THANK YOU to all our backers!

Jul 11, 2017

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A BIG THANK YOU to all our backers!English:
We reach 100%!!! We'd like to give a A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has supported this project. You made this project a reality. 
Hereinafter the extra funds received will be used to buy primers for sex identification of the macaws. Also, all the extra funds will be very useful to increase the number of analyzed samples.
Once again, thank you so much for helping us to conserve the great green macaw!
Español:
Logramos el 100%!!! Queremos darle un ENORME GRACIAS a todos aquellos que apoyaron este proyecto. Cada uno de ustedes hicieron de este proyecto una realidad.
De aquí en adelante, los fondos extra recibidos serán utilizados para la compra de primers para la identificación del sexo de las lapas. También, todos los fondos extra serán muy útiles para incrementar el número de muestras analizadas.
Una vez más, muchísimas gracias por ayudarnos a conservar a la lapa verde!

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Thanks for sharing this wonderful Post.

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About This Project

DNA to the rescue: A first genetic approach for the conservation of the endangered great green macaw

International Institute on Wildlife Conservation and Management

The beautiful, yet endangered, great green macaw faces the loss of its habitat and the illegal pet trade. The small remnant population in Costa Rica, c.300 individuals, has not been assessed for any genetic problems. Feathers and feces will serve as DNA source to analyze the macaw’s genetic status in the country for the first time. The generated information is expected to strengthen current, and design new, conservation and management actions aimed to better protect the species.