Trap camera unveils richness of the Pacuare area, in Siquirres
dic 29, 2011
Businessmen and tourists in the country come together to protect tens of jaguars that live on the banks of the Pacuare River.
A year ago, a trap camera placed on the base of a tree, allowed to record images that reveal jaguars roam the Pacuare in Siquirres.
Carolina Saenz, in charge of the trap cameras, is a specialist in wildlife management at the Universidad Nacional (UNA). The cameras record video or take a picture, by using motion sensors, and, they are also infrared.
Carolina’s interest to get to know about the richness of the area, is supported by hoteliers; among them, the Pacuare Lodge.
The camera work goes far beyond; the images that have already been captured, as well as support granted, have made many neighbors, who years before spent their time at home, have now another vision. That is the case of Mr. William Gonzalez, who previously dedicated himself to hunting; and now, after having had training on the subject, provided by the Pacuare Lodge, as well as the images taken by the trap cameras, he has been sensitized; and now, he provides assistance, as a guide, in placing these cameras.
The objective of those who participate in the project is to continue growing and to be able to place 20 more cameras, in the area under investigation.
Source: La Nación & Telenoticias
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