Brazil Pantanal Research and Conservation

The Pantanal is the world’s largest freshwater wetland, a seasonally flooded plain fed by the tributaries of the Paraguay River. The Pantanal is also one of the world’s most productive habitats. Annual floods, fed by tropical rains, create a giant nursery for aquatic life, including 260 species of fish.

The Pantanal attracts dense populations of animals that feed and breed along its waterways, including giant river otters, jaguars, marsh deer and tapirs. The wetland also provides habitat for more than 650 bird species, including cormorants, egrets, herons, hyacinth macaws, ibis, jabiru storks and roseate spoonbills.

Voluntary Work

Volunteers will assist with some of the following tasks:

Capturing peccaries
Following peccary foraging trails
Opening trails
Behavioral observations
Radio tracking
Mammal census
Fecal analysis
Fruit experiments and census

Volunteers need to have a moderate fitness level and be prepared to walk about 5-10 km per day in very hot and humid conditions (during the wet season). You don't need to be a scientist or have any special qualifications - everyone can take part in this project and there are no age limits. You will be trained on how to collect the data we need, identify animals for the census, radio tracking, and the data needed while we capture peccaries.

Programme Overview

Combine this project with our Brazil Portuguese Language School

Duration & Price: 2 weeks £1299, 3 weeks £1599

How to book & pay:
Deposit of £195, the balance is due 10 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Airport transfer
24 emergency contact
All accommodation & meals
All project related transport
Onsite support

What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance

Summary:
Being involved in a worthwhile environmental conservation project in Latin America. Helping to protect one of the world's most productive habitats and ensuring the survival of the wildlife that lives there.
Other voluntary work in Brazil

Programme dates: Please contact us for start dates

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