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Species Released at Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary
Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary
/ Blue and Gold (Yellow) Macaw
Location: |
Nariva Swamp, Trinidad
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Latitude: |
10� 25' N
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Longitude: |
61� 4' W
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Reason For Action: |
Return species to former range
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Reason For Decline: |
Habitat Loss Hunting
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Problem Addressed? |
Partially
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Release Habitat Type: |
Wetland
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Total Habitat Area (acres): |
15400.00
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Size of Release Area (acres): |
3840.00
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Within Known Range: |
Yes
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Habitat Protected? |
Yes
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Habitat Alterations: |
Nesting
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Invasives Removed: |
Not Located
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Wild Population Present? |
No
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Wild Population Size: |
0
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Program Status: |
Continuing
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Program Status Year: |
2003
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Continually Supplemented? |
Yes
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Population Status: |
Increasing
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Population Status Year: |
2003
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Current Population Size: |
Not Located
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Current Population Year: |
Not Located
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Agencies: |
Cincinnatti Zoo & Gardens
Wildlife Section of Forestry Division, Trinidad
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