Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Alfonso and Azucena Galvez from Clarissa Falls were presented with awards from the Royal Humane Society for their assistance in trying to save some British tourists that got stuck in the falls.  Well deserved.

"Ms Azucena Galvez and her brother Alfonso, who own and operate Clarissa Falls Resort, have been presented with awards from the United Kingdom’s Royal Humane Society.  The British High Commissioner, HE Peter Hughes, presented the awards on behalf of the Royal Humane Society for the couple’s courageous assistance in attempting to save the lives of British tourists at the Falls in December 2008 when a number of them experienced difficulties while river tubing on the Mopan river."

The Belize Zoo is celebrating Panama's 10th birthday tomorrow, starting at 10:30am.  As part of the festivities they'll have an unveiling ceremony for an exquisite feather art display, with special guests Peter Hughes, Belize’s British High Commissioner, and Ornithologist Jonathan Urbina.  Happy Birthday, Panama!

"Another year has almost gone by and on November 15th The Belize Zoo’s Ambassador Harpy Eagle, Panama, will be celebrating his 10th birthday.  This will be a grand event with the launch of our new Harpy Eagle poster and the unveiling of original artwork by British High Commissioner, Peter Hughes, and artist, Jonathan Urbina, to commemorate Panama the Harpy Eagle's birthday.  Harpies are the largest eagles in the Americas and when their double crested crown is fluffed up they look regal and majestic.  Unfortunately, this species is Near Threatened through out its territory and Critically Endangered in Belize due to deforestation and persecution.  Hence the reason Panama is very important in educating people about these apex predators!"

Jonathan Urbina's epic work, enititled Anibru, is currently on display at the Belize Zoo.  It's amazingly beautiful, took 13 years to finish, and is made from collected feathers of birds that are native to Belize.  Wow!  Well done, Mr. Urbina!

"Anibru comes to the Zoo!  This fabulous feather display, named "Anibru" by her creator, Jonathan Urbina (left), has come to grace TBZ with her magnificent presence.  Anibru is a unique work of art 13 years in the making.  While all the feathers are of native birds, NONE were taken from live birds, rather collected from the forest floor, or given as gifts.  To accompany Jonathan in the unveiling of Anibru was Belize's British High Commissioner, Peter Hughes (right).  The British High Commission has a strong agenda on helping to curb Climate Change, which has resulted in a great working relationship with TBZ in the past.  We are honoured to see that relationship continue with our new High Commissioner."