In the study of many species, DNA samples provide valuable data. In birds, DNA is often extracted from blood samples, a method that requires a potentially stressful handling for the animal. DNA extracted from saliva could offer a good compromise under certain conditions, as shown by a comparison of the two methods in the White-crowned pigeon.

The MERCI project, which aims to study invasive exotic reptiles in the insular Caribbean to anticipate the risks of invasion and adapt management measures, continues in the various territories concerned. (more…)

In the heart of the insular Caribbean, a world major biodiversity hotspot, the territory of Haiti also possesses an abundant fauna, as evidenced by the 270 species of birds that can be observed, including 155 waterbird species. A recent inventory provides valuable information on these birds. (more…)

If education in the study of wildlife relies on a strong theoretical background taught at the University, there is nothing as effective as a trip to the field to discover the techniques used in situ. At the end of February, the students members of Caribaea Campus Gwadloup benefited from a half-day of practical training in ornithology, supervised by three…