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Science at OTS (February 2026)

New wasp species for Costa Rica. Scientists[1] have recently described three new species of ichneumonid wasps from Costa Rica. One of these species, Apechoneura fuentesi, was named in honor of Gilbert Fuentes in recognition of his long-standing contributions to tropical science through the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS). For many...
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April 29, 2026 by Elizabeth Braker, President and CEO
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From Field Notes to Maps: A Hands-On GIS Workshop on Geospatial Herpetofauna Recording

From Field Notes to Maps: A Hands-On GIS Workshop on Geospatial Herpetofauna Recording (OTS at the XIII Latin American Congress of Herpetology)  The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) offered participants of the XIII Latin American Congress of Herpetology a special workshop titled “Geospatial Recording of Herpetofauna: Geographic Information Systems for...
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April 24, 2026 by Orlando Jiménez
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Exceptional experiences with OTS in South Africa

We knew we were in great hands from the moment Julissa and Phum picked us up from the tiny airport in the midst of Kruger National Park. We were immediately treated to professional spotting of wildlife from the open safari truck on our drive to the OTS Skukuza station. Picture...
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April 3, 2026 by Laura Itakura and Randy Phelps
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OTS on the Move: Science, Students, and Strategy at 2025 Conferences

OTS on the Move: Science, Students, and Strategy at 2025 Conferences Section by Elizabeth Braker. OTS CEO. June was a busy time for OTS Academic staff, with three scientific congresses in the books. Dr. Laurence Kruger (OTS Director of South Africa Programmes) presented at the 50th Annual Conference of the...
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July 29, 2025 by Jennifer Kelley
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Refugio 2000: Hidden Ally Supporting Tropical research

Refugio 2000: Hidden Ally Supporting Tropical research    By Orlando Vargas, Sofía Rodriguez and the OTS Editorial Team. The hidden shelter at 2,000 m a.s.l. in Braulio Carrillo National Park “Refugio 2000” is more than just a rustic shelter; it is a key element within a 51-kilometer biological corridor connecting La Selva...
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July 24, 2025 by Jennifer Kelley
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Joyous Experiences with OTS 

Joyous Experiences with OTS  By: Joy Schochet, OTS Experiences Alumni Class of 2024 and 2025  I had the good fortune to grow up in a village on a lake in northern Minnesota.  I waited eagerly for spring, when chipmunks emerged from under the leaves in our window wells where they sheltered...
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July 23, 2025 by Jennifer Kelley