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Small Mammal Studies in Three Important Eastern Arc Mountains Sites for the Creation of Innovative Educational, Scientific and Conservation Tools

Grantee Name: The Field Museum of Natural History

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location
Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount
$150,000
Dates
May 2005 – Dec 2008
Keywords
Awareness, Research

Survey small mammal species (shrews, bats, and rodents) in three lesser-known sites - North Pare, Rubeho, and Malundwe Mountains - to fill a gap in current level of knowledge. Bilingual education materials, based upon the findings of these surveys, will serve to improve the local appreciation of these often overlooked species.

Strategic Direction :

3 Improve biological knowledge (all eligible sites)

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