Evolution and Ecology of Neotropical Mammals
Conservation
Amazon Ecology: Ecological Station Omé
Omé: Is a word of the indigenous culture Tikuna that means “mico churuco” of the species Lagothrix lagothrica (Atelidae: Platyrrhini).
An Ecological Station is a research strategy that allows advance research, teaching and conservation; It is in itself a living laboratory in situ. It represents a specific tool that gives evidence of unique natural events, which can help understand the complex biotic processes free of the disturbance of human ecosystem.The Omé Ecological Station, is located in the trapezoid of the Colombian Amazon was founded in 1993 by Professor Thomas R. Defler, as a space for scientific research in primary forest.
From the Lab into the classroom: dissemination into the society
In order to better understand the knowledge generated in the various projects undertaken by the Research Group "Evolution and Ecology of Neotropical Mammals”, one of the main objectives of the Group is creating a line for the generation of different activities. The aim of our line is to produce scientific and informational illustration tools that complements and connects with teachers from the basic primary and secondary schools, adolescents and children as well as government leaders and the community in general.