Belize is known for its rich wildlife, both in its tropical forests and its coastal reefs, and as the stronghold for iconic species in the Mesoamerican region that include the Yucatan black howler monkey, Central American river turtle and Antillean manatee. The World Wildlife Fund is showcasing work in Belize that contributes to ecosystem and wildlife protection - including manatee rehabilitation at Wildtracks.
‘Wildtracks functions at a critical crossroads for the future of wildlife and healthy oceans in Belize: rehabilitating and reintroducing manatees and primates into the wild as well as providing technical support to strengthen and implement national wildlife and protected area strategies—important areas of work for WWF, too. Working alongside other local, national, and global nonprofits, government, and communities, the organization wants to meet a national target that says no animal will become extinct in Belize by 2030. It’s a tall order considering the threatened and declining population of the Antillean manatee—even in their Belizean stronghold they number only from 700 to 1,000 individuals—but it’s one that the Walkers face head-on.’
Read the full article to learn more about Wildtracks manatee conservation strategies, including manatee rehabilitation :
Protecting Belize's threatened seascapes and wildlife - one manatee at a time