Publications by authors named "Alexander Fuentes"
Hormone laboratories located "on-site" where field studies are being conducted have a number of advantages. On-site laboratories allow hormone analyses to proceed in near-real-time, minimize logistics of sample permits/shipping, contribute to in-country capacity-building, and (our focus here) facilitate cross-site collaboration through shared methods and a shared laboratory. Here we provide proof-of-concept that an on-site hormone laboratory (the Taboga Field Laboratory, located in the Taboga Forest Reserve, Costa Rica) can successfully run endocrine analyses in a remote location.
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- * Research conducted in the Taboga Forest, Costa Rica, revealed that the density of white-faced capuchins is significantly higher than in other long-term study sites, indicating a unique habitat.
- * Findings suggest that year-round access to water in forest fragments may enhance the survival of certain primate species, allowing them to thrive despite nearby agricultural practices.