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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

The cloud forest is a living tapestry of biodiversity, where form, color, and pattern seem to compete in endless creativity. Can anyone identify the following patterns? What organisms are these?

#conservation #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #wildlifeconservation #environment #biodiversity

Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Jul 9

Biodiversity is spectacularly beautiful. It is also vital for our planet. In the cloud forest, orchids and other epiphytes make up 25% of the biomass. They perform an essential function: they capture and filter water, regulating the water cycle.

Let's safeguard species diversity. We depend on it.

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Jul 2

A bedsheet. 🛏️ A UV light. 💡Some late night coffee. ☕

What are these ingredients for? A night of mothing.

Learn more about how these things come together on our blog, where we are writing about the different ways we are documenting the biodiversity of the Chontayacu Reserve.

Read more:

Discover The Moth Diversity Of Our Cloud Forest Reserve

Mothing is a form of wildlife observation where enthusiasts observe and study moths, similar to birdwatching.

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Jun 25

Amanda Quezada, herpetologist, has started to document the endangered Rio Coca Cochran glass frog at the Chontayacu Reserve, adding to our knowledge of this elusive species 🐸

Read more in our blog:
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#biodiversity #amphibians #conservation #research 🌿🔍

Seeing Sirens with a Herpetologist

This post is part of an ongoing series about the investigation and documentation of the biodiversity of the Chontayacu valley in the Andean Cloud Forest in Ecuador.It was early December. In Chontayacu, that doesn't mean much weather-wise - rainy as u

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Jun 18

The tiger cat has been on a scientific journey. In 2013, Oncilla was divided into two species. Last year, scientists found that there was a third species, the clouded tiger cat.

This video shows a clouded tiger cat. Look closely: it is also melanistic. They are very rare, and it's an exciting find!

Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Jun 11

Reforestation is a labor of love and patience. Victor Manitio's method involves weeks of ditch-digging, invasive grass removal, plant selection at forest trails, and careful plant care. It takes time and commitment, but seeing the forest regrow is worth it.

Keep up the great work, Victor!

Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Jun 4

Cougars are the most widely distributed animal in the Western hemisphere. This individual passed by our camera three minutes before we checked it. It looks back at us before dashing away.

This & other camera trapping is one of Savia's specialties.

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · May 14

Hey there! 🌿 Did you know there are over 2,500 species of orchids found in cloud forests around the world? 🌸 They thrive in the cool, misty environment and add a pop of color to the scene. Here are a few species we found in our Chontayacu reserve
#orchids #cloudforest #naturelovers #orchidlovers

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · May 7

Dodsonflies have large mandibles that resemble tusks. They are used for defense and mating. They are primarily nocturnal, do not feed and live for only a few days after emerging from their pupal stage.

This adult male was photographed in our Chontayacu cloud forest reserve in Ecuador!

Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Apr 30

Our cloud forest reserve protects endangered species like the Black-and-Chestnut Eagle.
There's only an estimated 1,400 to 4,000 left in the wild.

And yet, a pair raises offspring in Chontayacu every year.

Let's preserve their habitat. 🦅🌿

Picture (c) Lucas Bustamante | Savia Foundation

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Apr 23

Our camera trap caught a glimpse of the endangered mountain tapir 📸

Ensuring this keystone species' protection is vital for maintaining the biodiversity of the Andes 🌿.

Let's work together to save the cloud forest!

#MountainTapir #Conservation #Biodiversity #EndangeredSpecies #SaveTheTapirs

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Apr 22

Quiz time: which of these statements is true?

Nature is:
🌱 A complex web of species
🌱 Our planet's motor
🌱 Central to economies and cultures
🌱 A source of inspiration

Answer: All of the above.

Now more than ever, the planet needs our help. Everyone can make a difference.

Happy Earth Day!

Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Apr 16

Camera trapping is a great tool for conservation 📸🌿.

It helps us monitor wildlife 🦁🐘, study behaviors 🧐, and protect endangered species 🦏.

Let's work together to protect our planet!

#conservation #cameratrapping #wildlife #biodiversity

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Apr 9

Seedlings planted a year ago are now 2+ meters tall! Many have started fruiting, bringing back birds and other wildlife 🍒

Pics show a cecropia's growth in one year ( with @lensonwildlife.bsky.social our president, next to it for scale).

#plantmoretrees #savethecloudforest #savetherainforest

Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Apr 2

Meet Victor Manitio. In 2018, he began reforesting his 13 hectare plot. 🌳 Now, it's a thriving forest where 270+ bird species have been seen. 🦜

Victor's project inspired us to start the Chontayacu reserve.

Learn more & donate ⤵️
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#planttrees #savethecloudforest

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Mar 26

We are reforesting part of our cloud forest reserve. 🌳🌿

By planting trees in this unique ecosystem, we are restoring the natural habitat, fighting climate change and preserving biodiversity. 🌎💚

Let's keep working towards a greener future!

#conservation #biodiversity #sustainability

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Mar 21

Happy #InternationalDayofForests!

In cloud forests, epiphytes– like orchids or bromeliads– capture and filter up to 50% of water, adding nutrients in the process.

Saving forests protects water and maintains climate patterns. The life in these forests keeps our planet healthy.

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Mar 20

Happy world frog day!

The Siren glass frog 🐸 has been found in our cloud forest reserve.

This species is classified as endangered by the IUCN Red List. 🔴

Let's work together to protect their habitat and ensure their survival for future generations!

#EndangeredSpecies #ConservationEfforts.

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Mar 19

One threat to Chontayacu's forest is deforestation by cow farmers. 🐄
They cut trees & plant grasses that crowd out other plants. Cows' hooves water-log the soil.
The result? A muddy mess that takes decades to regrow.

This is deforestation. Help us stop it. ⤵️
#StopDeforestation #SaveTheForest

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Mar 12

The Cock-of-the-Rock is an iconic bird of the Andes. ⛰️

There are 7+ leks- trees where males gather to woo females- in and around the reserve.

Check out the racket they make. When you're good-looking, you don't have to be a good singer.📢⤵
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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Mar 5

Ecuador's cloud forests are home to a stunning array of moth species. 🦋
They play a key role in pollination and maintaining the ecosystem's balance. 🌿 Let's protect these incredible creatures!

#MothDiversity #CloudForestTreasures #ExploreEcuador

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Feb 26

Using a UV light trap is a common method in entomology to study moth diversity 🦋. It attracts moths with light, allowing us to collect and identify different species. This technique helps #conservation efforts and #biodiversity research.

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Feb 19

We’ve earned our Silver Seal of Transparency 🥈 with @candiddotorg.bsky.social !

Donors can find us and see their donations' impact on our #NonprofitProfile. 👊

We're committed to transparency. We'll upload our financials and reports here, so keep an eye out!

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Feb 14

Love is in the air... and in the streams!

Two glass frogs mate at Jocotoco Foundation's Canandé Reserve.

🏹💗 Happy Valentine's Day! 💗🏹

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Savia Foundation @saviafoundation.bsky.social · Feb 13

Savia is protecting an Andean Cloud forest Ecosystem through the Chontayacu Ecological Reserve.

Our 2024 accomplishments:
🌳 Bought 100 hectares
🌳 3000+ trees planted
🌳 Began biological monitoring: reptiles, amphibians, orchids, moths, and mammals.

Learn more ⤵️
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