UB ERI

Continuously building national scientific capacity for the effective management, sustainable use and conservation of Belize's natural resources.

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Re-sharing this here: Belizean Abidas Ash wins prestigious Postgraduate scholarship
https://t.co/BxKLiWZVGJ

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Joe's internship experience at the UB ERI & TASA: https://t.co/IL1TCOFYWD

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Memorial University of Newfoundland student Megan Trotman recently completed a 6-month #internship with UB ERI. She shares her experience in this featured blog!: //bit.ly/2RyMSWf

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What is it?

[Wild Earth Allies @WildEarthAllies]

This tree is mostly a high-elevation species. The few records of it in #Belize represent the only known occurrence for the #YucatanPeninsula. What is it?

Answer: https://t.co/N2LfDT1YIk

#treetrivia #treesofbelize #treeculture #wildnotes @UBERIBZ

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#HappyHolidays

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Over 50 public and private sector representatives attended our recent Open Day and Partner Recognition Ceremony: https://t.co/zIUr45vguB

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Normally a small tree associated with rock stream sides, this specimen is champion-sized! Can you identify the species?

A: https://t.co/N2LfDSKnQM

#treetrivia #testyourknowledge #treesofbelize #wildnotes @UBERIBZ

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#InternationalJaguarDay

[Panthera @PantheraCats]

Today marks the 1st #internationaljaguarday! Designated by Panthera @UNDP @TheWCS & @WWF , this day celebrates the resilient #jaguar & the ways in which it benefits wildlife & people, bringing attention to its threats & conservation. Celebrate with us @ https://t.co/1VwCkXnG7i

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Join in on this botanical adventure with @WildEarthAllies!

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Let’s discover and protect Belize’s trees, together. Join us on this botanical #adventure by watching for blog updates and #treetrivia. It starts here:
#treesofbelize #treeculture #conservationtogether @UBERIBZ
https://t.co/N2LfDSKnQM

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ERI Directors attend Bertarelli Marine Science Symposium in London: https://t.co/dIlwdgs6Q3

[Dr Zoë Goodwin @Drypetes]

2017 #RBGEMSc visited #savanna @ #HillBank & #tropicalforest @BFREEBZ_org & @BelizeGardens Encountering plenty of #wildlife along the way #FerDeLance #HowlerMonkey @RBGE_Education @UBERIBZ #ShrinkingViolets

[Rebecca L. Wooldridge @RebeccaWooldr14]

A nice example of scent-marking including cheek rubbing, scraping, and body rubbing by a puma. Scent-marking is a form of communication and an integral part of animal behaviour; impacting population structure, individual fitness, and potentially regulating spatial distributions.

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Our Administrative and Science Director (Marine) contributed a book chapter on the Belize Barrier Reef System – A Threatened Biodiversity Hotspot!:https://t.co/Xq34OrKNkq

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A close encounter between two lucky collared peccaries and an unlucky puma caught on our video cameras at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize.

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We are seeking a Climate Resilience Fellow to join our team: https://t.co/mMhsgGROZp

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It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of @DrRabinowitz, Panthera co-founder and one of the world’s most visionary and admired wild cat scientists. Read our statement @ https://t.co/yqe5gVTeWY

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In the left corner, a jaguar cub detected in 2015 in CBWS. In the right corner, the same individual reappears in 2018 as an adult male at Bocawina! So cool we are able to detect these dispersal events with camera trap grids.

[🇧🇿 Belize GEO 🛰️ @BzGEO]

(i) To let the Twitterverse know that there is a vibrant community of #EO scientists in and from #Belize, as well as a rich history of geospatial application spanning over 25 years.

(ii) To share our stories and activities with you. #WhyIJoinedTwitter

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#jauguarcub #Belize

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Adorable #jaguar cub captured at Mayflower Bocawina National Park. Checking the cameras again tomorrow... hopefully more great pics!