Report on The Year 2000 Expedition

Aloutta pigra, the Howler monkey, was the focus of this research expedition to Belize. They "howl" whenever the environment changes, an intruder enters their area, or just before a rainstorm. Photo: Dawn Dettlaff Listen to sound files of the howling.

March 12: Arrival, dinner, and introductions at Lamanai after a sunset cruise down the New River. Photo: Kim Andert

March 13: Classroom and field training on observational research techniques. Photo: Kathleen Stetter

March 14: Mayan ruins tour and field research. Photo: Kathleen Stetter Other photos of Mayan ruins

March 15: Sunrise hike to the High Temple and early morning vocalization recording. Photo: Kathleen Stetter Listen to sound files of the howling.

March 16: A pause from data recording to pose among buttress roots. Photo: Kathleen Stetter

 

March 17: Morlets crocodile viewed during an evening spotlight safari. Photo: Dawn Dettlaff

March 18 Herbal walk: Exploring the flora and fauna Sampling potable water from the water tie-tie liana. Photos: Kathleen Stetter

March 20: A visit to the Community Baboon Sanctuary on the way to the airport. Photo: Lisa Moody

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About the Howler Monkey (a threatened species)	About the Lamanai Research Center
About the research conducted	Images of Mayan ruins near troop ranges
Map showing location of Belize in relation to Wisconsin	Participant Registration
About the coursework and activities	A Howler Family Portrait (This is a rare behavioral photo)
Community Outreach in Belize	Year 2000 Expedition Report
Community Outreach at Home	Expedition Photo Album with Sound Files