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Taxonomy and Conservation Genetics of the Threatened Mangabey Taxa of the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Tanzania and Kenya

Grantee Name: Carolyn L. Ehardt

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya, Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount
$19,925
Dates
Aug 2005 – Aug 2008
Keywords
Species Conservation

Collect genetic samples and record vocalizations from the major populations of mangabeys through out Tanzania and Kenya. These data will be analyzed to determine the degree of speciation of the respective populations and the extent of reproductive isolation and potential threats to survival due to loss of genetic variability.

No final report is available for this project.

Strategic Direction :

4 Establish a small grants program (all eligible sites) that focuses on Critically Endangered species and small-scale efforts to increase connectivity of biologically important habitat patches

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