| 词条 | The Ara Project |
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|zoo_name = The Ara Project (now two entities: Macaw Recovery Network and Ara Manzanillo) |logo = |logo_caption = |image = |image_caption = |location = Punta Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica |date_opened = 1992 |date_closed = |coordinates = 9°51'42.92"N 85°24'13.06"W |area = |num_species = 2 |num_animals = 200 |largest_tank_vol = |total_tank_vol = |annual_visitors = |members = |exhibits = |website = http://www.thearaproject.org }} The Ara Project existed from 1992 to 2019 to conserve the two native macaw species of Costa Rica:[1][2][3] the great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) and the scarlet macaw (Ara macao). In 2019 it split into two new entities, the Macaw Recovery Network and the Ara Manzanillo. MissionThe Ara Project has ceased to exist as an entity in 2019 and branched into two entities, both furthering its mission: to conserve the two native macaw species of Costa Rica: the great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) and the scarlet macaw (Ara macao). The Ara Project's branch in Punta Islita and Sarapiqui is still directed by the Project's director Dr. Sam Williams, now continuing as the Macaw Recovery Network. Through ongoing research and a team of experts, they have developed the Macaw Recovery Program. Whilst actively working in Costa Rica on best practices regarding Macaw Conservation techniques, they work towards facilitating the exchange of skills and knowledge with partners across the species' range. The Macaw Conservation techniques used are Captive breeding and Reintroductions, Wild Population management, an Artificial Nest Box program, Education and Habitat management. Through the breeding program and with its history of The Ara Project, over 150 scarlet macaws have been released, with its latest population in Punta Islita where over 50 Macaws have been released since 2011. With Dr. Williams' leadership and experience, released and wild populations are now breeding successfully. Macaw populations in Costa Rica are slowly recovering. The Ara Project's branch in Manzanillo, continues as its own independent entity, Ara Manzanillo. Between 2010 and 2013, 45 great green macaw were released in Manzanillo de Limon, the foundations to the creation of Ara Manzanillo. Besides managing and supporting the released flock, nest boxes are installed and education activities take place in the local region. The population is now an established population that is breeding in the wild. History2019 Announcement: Thanks to the breakthroughs at both the Great Green and Scarlet Macaw reintroduction programs, The Ara Project now have enough experience to embark upon more in-depth efforts towards the conservation of these species. The Ara Project has branched into two NGOs, the Macaw Recovery Network and Ara Manzanillo, each entity existing independently and working towards macaw conservation in their specialized areas. Both NGOs will maintain The Ara Project’s drive for species restoration, contributing to the scientific community, education and conservation, as well as train new team members who will uphold our core values and vision.In the 1980s retired American expat couple Margot and Richard Frisius started a licensed zoological park" (Friends of the Birds). Over the years they created what has become the biggest collection of great green macaws in captivity and, upon acquiring a breeding stock of sufficient genetic diversity, a successful scarlet macaw reintroduction program. In 2008 Margot Frisius died and the Frisius family decided to guarantee the continuation of the program by handing over the organization to the trust fund known since 2009 as "The Ara Project". The Ara Project has a new approach to the conservation of macaws, while respecting the vision of the Frisiuses and maintaining their successful techniques based on years of experience of breeding and releasing macaws. Between 2015 and 2019, The Ara Project was under leadership of Dr. Sam Williams, who has a long history working with birds and deep passion for parrots. His previous conservation efforts involved helping save endangered species such as the Pink pigeon, Mauritius Kestrel, Echo Parakeet, Lear's Macaws and Yellow Shouldered Amazon Parrots. Dr. Williams now continues his efforts running the Macaw Recovery Network. References1. ^{{cite news |date=January 28, 2013 |title=Macaw Population Being Revitalized in Nicoya Peninsula |work=The Costa Rica Star |url=https://news.co.cr/macaw-population-being-revitalized-in-nicoya-peninsula/21701/}} 2. ^{{cite news |date=April 27, 2017 |title=Lapas Begin To Fill The Skies Of Costa Rica |work=The Costa Rica News |url=https://thecostaricanews.com/lapas-begin-fill-skies-costa-rica/}} 3. ^{{cite news |date=November 14, 2016 |title=Costa Rica Trying to Save Exotic Green Macaw From Extinction |work=The Costarican Times |url=https://www.costaricantimes.com/costa-rica-trying-to-save-exotic-green-macaw-from-extinction/50259}} External links
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