Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Great news for local protected areas. The Belize Nature Conservation Foundation awarded the Belize Karst Habitat Conservation $38,977.54 for their “Enhancing the capacity of Belize Karst Habitat Conservation for the implementation of a Water Quality Research” project. They also awarded the Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary $39,000 for their “Sustaining the Integrity of the Monkey Bay National Park through Improved Resource management” project. Thanks, BNCF!

The Wild Cat Art Exhibition will be at the Art Shack in Belmopan from November 25th through December 2nd. Over a dozen local artists will be represented at the exhibit.

'We are closing November with a great event for artist
Month of the Jaguar!
Join Panthera-Belize as they launch their Wild Cat Exhibition at The Art Shack Belize. Exhibition launches 25th November and closes on 2nd December 2023. Come out and support the artists.'

he Belize Zoo's Summer Conservation Camp will be from August 7th through the 11th this year. It's for youths between 12 and 17, and teaches students about wildlife, conservation, and many other helpful skills and subjects. Now's the time to apply.

'Conservation Camp 2023 is coming! Registration is now open for Belizean youth ages 12-17 to apply for this year's "Zoo Camp."
Check out the flyer for more information!'

Video of the day.  The Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic has a great video out showing some of their wild patients over the years, and talking about the new Wildlife Ambassador Program.  

"WAP’s Mission is to improve wildlife conflict response and reduce poaching, trafficking and trade by providing law enforcement and community with relevant tools and information.

BWRC Highlights of 2018: The Wildlife Ambassador program launch. Most of BWRC's patients are victims of wildlife traffic and human wildlife conflict. So in order to save more wildlife we need the help of community members and BWRC hopes to reach out with education to solve or avoid conflict. Thanks to WWF Russel E Train and Protected Areas Conservation Trust PACT as well as San Ignacio Resort Hotel for the support for the 1st Ambassador Workshop in October. 

Contact us bzwildlifeclinic@gmail.com if you would like to become a wildlife ambassador in your community and learn more. 

If you see a wild animal in trouble, or a wildlife species is "giving you trouble" call or WhatsApp our BWRC assistants for free advice at 615 5159 (or 632 3257)."

The Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic has a new video out that highlights the visit from the University of Florida veterinary school students.  The video shows them rehabilitating some wildlife, and then working with iguanas at the Green Iguana Conservation Project.  It also has some spectacular video from their student trips to Xunantunich, where the dueling handstands are cool, and DuPlooy's, where they had a rush cliff diving.  Daniel Velazquez did a great job on this video.

"The Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic hosted University of Florida vet school students for Spring Break 2013; Wildlife Medicine, Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Immobilization, the Experiencing the Cultures of Belize, and having lots and lots of fun!  All while learning and working in conservation in Belize!"

The Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic is having their inauguration today.      They've finished their facility in Central Farm, and are officially ready to help save Belize's wildlife.

The Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic has a great new video out which shows and explains a little bit about what they do.  They also interview the first two interns, so you get to see it through their eyes.  The video shows them working on some wildlife, like parrots and iguanas, and some domestic animals.  It also highlights the work they do with the Green Iguana Conservation Project.  Awesome video, shot by Daniel Velazquez.

Like their new FB page:  https://www.facebook.com/bzwildlifeclinic

Video of the day. Jamal from The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center answers some common questions. There are around 45 different species of animals at the zoo. If you're interested in wildlife conservation or the zoo, it's more than worth a watch.

"Coffee with Conservationists kicked off its first ever episode with The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. The zoo, which acts as a sanctuary for the indigenous animals of Belize, had so much to share with us that we’ve created a special part two feature. In this episode, we dig deeper into the behind-the-scenes conservation work that goes beyond the friendly faces of the residents we see when we visit the zoo. To save wildlife, we must save wild habitats. Conservationist Program Manager Jamal Andrewin-Bohn tells us more and shares a message for aspiring conservationists.

To learn more about The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center watch Episode One here: https://youtu.be/kLUYyPW_EEU "

The BWRC had their Wildlife Ambassador Program training at SHJC, and they have 23 new Wildlife Ambassadors. Education is the key.

'The team was glad to have 23 participants join us at Sacred Heart Junior College for our two day WAP Workshop. This group included, 20 students, two teachers, and a tour guide from the Green Iguana Conservation Project.

Are you interested in becoming a Wildlife Ambassador for Belize?  The wildlife of Belize could use your help.  Contact the BWRC at bzwildlifeclinic@gmail.com for more information.

"Belize's wildlife needs your help. Threats to wildlife abound, most of them are caused by us humans, and many could be relieved through better awareness and education. 

Do you want to be an Ambassador for Wildlife in your community? 
We are very excited to share this invitation for further education for interested individuals from communities all over Belize as part of BWRC's latest outreach program effort and in preparation for the Wildlife Response Workshop for enforcement entities and community ambassadors in October this year. See below and contact bzwildlifeclinic@gmail.com with any questions or expressions of interest."

Daniel Velazquez has the trailer out for his new documentary entitled 'Animals People and Care.'  Now that's a cool trailer, and it has a funny twist to it.  The focus is the Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic, and Dr. Isabelle Paquet Durand's efforts at getting it to what it is today.  

"a film about a Fragile like mother Earth awareness campaign, using creative media, to raise local and international support fund raising for animals in need, to win first prize in inspiration in action contest in order to open a wildlife care facility in Belize. this is a short 28 min.  documentary made from the short awareness films along with Richard and Carol foster wildlife footage."

Feelgood news of the day.  The howler monkey that the Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic has brought back to a healthy state was transferred to Wildtracks.  It got to have an exciting flight.  Thanks, BWRC, for all the amazing work you do saving Belize's wildlife.

"Talk about V.I.P. (primate) treatment, this recovering Howler monkey with the help of Lighthawk received free air transportaion to Wildracks for further rehab and hope to be reunited with her troop in the future."