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The reserve is a beautiful place to live and work, and we count ourselves very lucky that we’re able enjoy every minute of both. Every day is crammed with challenges, but the reward that lies in seeing these animals prosper more than pays for every blister and sore back. These snippets give you an idea of what it’s like to be here.

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Bat team capture 2 new species of bat

Sunday, December 16, 2018

The bat team did some research on bats on the banks of the River Parana in a place called Puerto Rzpecki last week.

We managed to capture 2 new species for the team. Noctilio albiventris and its larger cousin (see photo) Noctilio leporinus.

These are both large bats that hunt over the surface of the water, leporinus catching small fish. Both species are brightly coloured and have large feet and claws with which to catch their prey. They both have a dorsal stripe.

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New horse for the reserve

Thursday, December 13, 2018

We have recently purchased this pretty Palamino mare for Mario to ride as some of the other horses are a bit old to be ridden.

We are calling her ‘Duraznos con Crema’ or in english ‘Peaches & Cream’

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Tito our Crax fasciolata

Monday, December 3, 2018

We are sad to announce the death from natural causes of our Bare-faced Curassow who we fondly referred to as ‘Tito’. He was around 30 years of age and we were honoured to look after him for the past 3 years 7 months. He will be sadly missed.

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Artibeus lituratus in Corrientes

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Finally we have captured Artibeus lituratus in Corrientes. We came across this example feeding from the fruit of a Ubujay tree in Isla Apipe, an island in the River Parana off the coast of Ituzaingo. All bats released unharmed and research is under the authorisation of Recurses Naturales.

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Bat team in Reserva Osununu

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

The current Collett Trust bat team went to the private Reserva Osununu in early October for bat research. We had a very successful 3 nights. From left Martin, Raul (guardeparque), Martin, Miranda, Antonella. We plan to return in early December when there is more native fruit around.