You may recall we were involved in rescuing six spider monkeys. We're still looking for donations for the spider monkey sanctuary at the Domitila Wildlife Reserve, including the following items: kongs balls rope dog-toys plush animal non-electric infant or toddler toys metal bowls They can be mailed to our office: 872 E. Front, Suite 200, Ventura, CA 93001 Cash donations can be made on our website.
A question via Twitter: "Is it true that Nicaragua is home to the world's 2nd largest bat?" - Tours To Nicaragua (@NicaGuide) The answer is a qualified "yes." Nicaragua is home to the spectral bat, the largest known carnivorous bat, and a member of the megabat family. The largest of the "megabats" is the Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), a rare fruit bat whose wingspan can be almost six feet. Nicaragua's...
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If you're traveling to Central America and interested in the incredible diversity of the Pacific slope of Nicaragua, please consider taking a tour with Explore La Flor, an eco-tour company born of our initiative to empower communities by launching entrepreneurs and training community nature guides. As the tourism sector grows in Nicaragua, nature tourism has the potential to provide economic benefit to local communities while also supporting conservation efforts. Paso Pacifico...
On Flickr: Another slideshow with more photos from Liz Mering's recent trip to Nicaragua. This set is courtesy of Suzanne Hagel and Bill Noble.
Including this adorable sloth! The full slideshow, courtesy of Suzanne Hagel and Liz Mering, is on Flickr.
We are working with various partners, including the Stones & Waves Vet Clinic, to establish a new monkey sanctuary for six rescued spider monkeys. If you are interested, please consider making a donation to help us build enclosures to protect the monkeys in their new habitat at Domitla Wildlife Reserve, located in the foothills of Mombacho Volcano.
Check out our latest slideshow of photos from the field.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is profiling a different species every day. Today they're featuring the critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle, a creature with which we're very familiar. Check out their awesome species fact sheet.
Paso Pacifico has been invited to a public forum on climate change for the City of Ventura, January 19th.
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