108 | Chocoan Bushmasters

Join Dr. Jenkins as he sits down with María Elena
Barragán-Paladines from the Quito Vivarium to explore the
remarkable work being done in education, outreach, and
conservation. Dive into the world of one of the planet's most
fascinating creatures, the Chocoan Bushmaster, as María Elena
provides an in-depth look at the Choco region and the
distribution of these elusive snakes.


Learn about the challenges facing the bushmaster and the broader
natural environment in the region, particularly in Ecuador. They
discuss the general ecology of bushmasters and a groundbreaking
new project aimed at understanding the species' ecology. Discover
how you can get involved and support their vital conservation
efforts. 


Connect with María Elena at Vivarium de Quito. 


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