Wildlife research in La Gamba, Costa Rica

The research project in La Gamba, Costa Rica, aims to establish a long-term wildlife monitoring program with a focus on mammals and birds. Audio recording devices and camera traps will be used, among other methods, to collect data. The project will be conducted on the properties of the Tropical Field Station La Gamba, which is located at the edge of the "Rainforest of the Austrians" (Regenwald der Österreicher) and covers approximately 570 hectares within the Biological Corridor La Gamba (COBIGA). The Tropical Field Station La Gamba, a research and teaching facility of the University of Vienna, plays a central role in rainforest research and raises awareness about rainforest conservation. It provides access to its properties for research purposes upon prior consultation. The study areas encompass various habitat types, including primary rainforest, reforestation areas of different ages, open shrublands, and oil palm plantations. The project will contribute to a better understanding of the distribution and behavior of wildlife in these habitats, support conservation efforts, and enhance knowledge about tropical ecosystems.