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• June 2018
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    The Frankfurt Zoological Society of Frankfurt Peru participates in the Amazon Week
    On June 1, the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) Peru and San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) - Peru participated in one of the panels during the 16th version of the “Semana Amazónica” (Amazon Week), event organized by the Anthropology Department of the Pontificia...
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    Bridging the Gap: Second Workshop on Human-Bearing Conflict
    On June 4 and 5 in the city of Cusco, the second workshop was held to prepare the manual for the response to the Andean human-bear conflict.
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    International Giant Otter Conservation Workshop
    During the week of the Giant Otter Festival, the International Giant Otter Conservation Workshop was held from 23rd to 24th May in the city of Puerto Maldonado, organized by SERNANP, FZS Peru and WCS.
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    Cleaning campaign for Kosñipata, the entrance to Manu
    On April 7, the annual cleaning campaign took place. This year the campaing was possible thanks to the efforts made by the Association of Kosñipata-Manu Tourist Service Providers (APSTKM), with the support of the Kosñipata District Municipality supporting...
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    II Manu Biosphere Reserve Fair
    On May 19, the II Manu Biosphere Reserve Fair was held in the Plaza Túpac Amaru in the city of Cusco.
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    IV Andean Bear Festival for the anniversary of Manu National Park
    On May 17, the fourth Andean Bear Festival was held, marking the beginning of the celebrations for the 45th anniversary of Manu National Park, which is also the core area of the Manu Biosphere Reserve (MBR). The event was held in Challabamba, a district committed to...
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    International Symposium received leading conservationists from South America
    On Tuesday May 22 the International Symposium "Conservation, sustainable management and research of biodiversity in the Manu Biosphere Reserve - Giant Otter Conservation Strategy in South America" was held in Puerto Maldonado.
• May 2018
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    Puerto Maldonado will host the International Symposium on Biodiversity Conservation and Research
    The International Symposium "Conservation, sustainable management and research of biodiversity in the Manu Biosphere Reserve - Giant Otter Conservation Strategy in South America" will be held in Puerto Maldonado on Tuesday, May 22nd at the auditorium of the University...
• April 2018
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    Manu and Alto Purús National Parks sign agreement with the Regional Office of Education of Madre de Dios
    The general objective of the agreement is to promote and carry out development activities for the teaching staff of educational institutions in the region.
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    Evaluation of giant otters in Purús after 16 years
    A team of specialists entered the Purús Communal Reserve and Alto Purús National Park to evaluate the giant otter population.