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+ | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
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+ | In the wetlands of Pantanal an endangered tropical bird relies on its nest predator for its perseverance. The tale of the hyacinth macaw (// | ||
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+ | Hyacinth macaws build their nests almost exclusively on the disputed manduvi trees. Taking into account macaw' | ||
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+ | ===== Assignment ===== | ||
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+ | The macaw-toucan-manduvi system clearly represents a case of conflicting ecological pressures. Propose a model to study the dynamics of this system, with special focus on conservation actions that could improve population densities of the hyacinth macaw. | ||
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+ | ===== Suggested questions ===== | ||
+ | * Considering the central role toco toucans play in the system, both as seed dispersor and nest predator, how does a population dynamic model allows coexistence in this system? | ||
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+ | * As a conservation manager, you might believe that planting more trees would be a plausible plan of action to conserve hyacinth macaws. Explore the effects of such conservation action in your model. Keep in mind that fruits of the Manduvi trees are part of the diet of toucans. | ||
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+ | * Can you think of another conservation policy that could help the endangered hyacinth macaw? How would you incorporate it in your model to learn if it would be effective? | ||
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+ | ===== Challenge ===== | ||
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+ | * Hyacinth macaws need trees older than 60 years to build their nests. How would you incorporate generation time in your model? How does that change your previous predictions about the dynamics of the system? | ||
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+ | ===== References ===== | ||
+ | **Conservation puzzle: Endangered hyacinth macaw depends on its nest predator for reproduction** Marco Aurélio Pizo, Camila I. Donatti, Neiva Maria R.Guedes, and Mauro Galetti // | ||
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