El perezoso de dos dedos (Choloepus hoffmanni) en Honduras: distribución, historia natural y conservación

Martínez, Marcio; Velásquez, Alejandro Gómez; Pacheco-Amador, Shasling; Cabrera, Nora; Acosta, Iris; Tursios-Casco, Manfredo

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“…The activity of two-toed sloths is predominantly nocturnal. They are awake from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., with activity peaks between 9-10 p.m. and 2-3 a.m. (Sunquist and Montgomery 1973;Mosquera et al, 2019;Martínez et al 2020). Thus, we conducted follow-up every day after release, from 5:30-6:00 p.m. to 4-6 a.m.…”

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Release and follow-up of a rehabilitated two-toed sloth (choloepus hoffmanni) in a tropical dry forest in Ecuador

Villalba-Briones¹,

Jiménez²,

Monros³

2022

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We present the first record of post-release follow-up and monitoring of a rehabilitated two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni), first record of freezing behavior and first antagonistic interaction of the genus Choloepus with an owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata). Two-toed sloths are nocturnal and arboreal mammals which survival relies on their capability to remain undetected by predators. Unfortunately, in the Guayas province of Ecuador, they are the among the species most abundantly received in rehabilitation centers. The liberation of animals back to the wilderness is the main goal of rehabilitation, and the follow-up, or, post-release human presence/support of animals, facilitates their reestablishment in their natural habitat. Follow-up, direct observation and Bluetooth-based monitoring of the sloth secured the survival of the two-toed sloth. The range of detectability of the device used indicates its suitability for tracking low-mobility animals. After the first five days, the number of trees used per day increased, and 21 trees within 1152 m2 were visited. Daylight and movement time range showed correlation towards detectability. The follow-up effort permitted to maintain safe the two-toed sloth during 12 days after release. Due to the difficulty monitoring nocturnal animals, economic constraints in conservation, accessibility, and safety of the animals, biodegradable Bluetooth based backpacks are recommended to ease the location of the animal and support its survival in the wild. 

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“…Thus, we conducted follow-up every day after release, from 5:30-6:00 p.m. to 4-6 a.m. Through continuous direct observation and annotations every 30 min, the sloth's movements, interactions and vocalizations were recorded (Martínez et al 2020).…”

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Release and follow-up of a rehabilitated two-toed sloth (choloepus hoffmanni) in a tropical dry forest in Ecuador

Villalba-Briones¹,

Jiménez²,

Monros³

2022

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“…The first specimens were mentioned by Gamero (1978) and McCarthy et al (1999). Martínez et al (2020b) McCarthy et al (1999) reported specimens in the National Museum of Natural History (USNM) collection and located two B. variegatus skins with skulls (USNM 21010, male; 21011, female) that had been obtained by Perry on 1 June and 9 November 1891, respectively, in Patuca, Honduras. This locality may refer to the coastal settlement of Patuca (15°50'N, 84°17'W) or Barra Patuca at Punta Patuca (15°51'N, 84°18'W) (McCarthy et al, 1999).…”

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“…For example, half of the known records of Ch. hoffmanni correspond to confiscated animals or specimens that are located in ex situ conservation centers, which probably have been confiscated from traffickers (Martínez et al, 2020b). It is therefore possible that these activities are affecting the wild sloth populations, and especially those of Ch.…”

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Edentata: The Newsletter of the IUCN/SSC Anteater, Sloth and Ar

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Welcome to Edentata 21! This year's issue features two full articles, two short communications, and two field notes. It includes an interesting review on the xenarthrans of Honduras; a description of the first camera trap records of giant anteaters in Baritú National Park, Argentina; and a report on the occurrence of ticks on free-ranging armadillos in Piauí, Brazil. Coincidentally, there are two contributions about giant armadillos and bees. One of them describes the attack of Priodontes maximus on a nest and its predation of stingless bees, whereas the other explores ways to reduce the conflict between beekeepers and giant armadillos. And don't miss the field note about the SlothBot, a cute environmental monitoring robot! Hopefully, the SlothBot will collect data for field ecologists in the rainforest canopy in the near future.The News section includes, among others, exciting announcements about the partnership our Specialist Group has entered into with Nurtured by Nature, and the possibility to support our Specialist Group via Pay-Pal. It also showcases some astonishing statistics from the First International Congress on Xenarthra Conservation, which was held online from November 30 to December 3 and was attended by over 500 participants! We hope many of you participated in this amazing congress and enjoyed the interesting talks and minicourses. We would like to take the opportunity to thank Instituto Tamanduá for having organized this wonderful event. This was the first, but certainly not the last, International Congress on Xenarthra Conservation.At the end of this edition, you will find updated Instructions to Authors in English, Spanish and Portuguese. We hope that these detailed instructions will help you prepare your manuscripts for submission to Edentata. We are looking forward to receiving your manuscripts! Last, but not least, we would like to thank Benison Pang for his generous donation, which has allowed us to prepare this year's edition of Edentata, and Kansas City Zoo for their generous donation to the Pygmy Sloth Conservation Program. We are also grateful to Nurtured by Nature for their continuing support.

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“…Martínez et al (2020b) McCarthy et al(1999) reported specimens in the National Museum of Natural History (USNM) collection and located two B. variegatus skins with skulls (USNM 21010, male; 21011, female) that had been obtained by Perry on 1 June and 9 November 1891, respectively, in Patuca, Honduras. This locality may refer to the coastal settlement of Patuca (15°50'N, 84°17'W) or Barra Patuca at Punta Patuca (15°51'N, 84°18'W) (McCarthy et al, 1999).…”

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The xenarthrans of Honduras: new records, main threats, and comments on their conservation status

Turcios-Casco¹,

Palma²,

Martínez³

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Edentata: The Newsletter of the IUCN/SSC Anteater, Sloth and Ar

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The Xenarthra are one of the least studied mammalian groups in Honduras. Their ecology, natural history, and distribution in the country are poorly known. Here we compile and discuss, for the first time, the available information about the seven species of Xenarthra that occur in Honduras. We also present new distribution records and comment on their main threats. The lack of specific scientific studies, poaching, illegal traffic, cultural beliefs, and deforestation are among the main threats to xenarthrans in Honduras.

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El perezoso de dos dedos (Choloepus hoffmanni) en Honduras: distribución, historia natural y conservación

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Release and follow-up of a rehabilitated two-toed sloth (choloepus hoffmanni) in a tropical dry forest in Ecuador

Release and follow-up of a rehabilitated two-toed sloth (choloepus hoffmanni) in a tropical dry forest in Ecuador

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The xenarthrans of Honduras: new records, main threats, and comments on their conservation status

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