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Introduction to Bairds Tapirs in Costa Rica

From 1994 until 2007, Charles Foerster led the Baird's Tapir Research Project in Costa Rica. Much of his work focused on tapir interaction, as well as on tapir homerange sizes in Corcovado National Park. Kendra Bauer has continued his work, and has been using radio telemetry to learn more about tapir behavior. The project will soon be deploying GPS collars in order to monitor the animals remotely. And, finally, research to assess the impacts of tapirs on plant diversity in the Costa Rican rainforest is now underway.

Be sure to also see the Baird's Tapir Project website for additional information on this project.


Sirena's Tapir Population 
( About The Species )
Learn about the population of Baird's tapirs found near the Sirena Biological Station in Costa Rica.
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The Sirena Research Station 
( About The Region )
The Sirena Research Station is an excellent place to work for scientists interested in Costa Rica's wildlife.
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Tracking and Collaring Tapirs 
( About The Project )
A great deal about wildlife behavior can be learned using telemetry-based methods. Read about how Baird's tapir researchers use telemetry to study this unique animal.
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