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Observations

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Participants

The second edition of the Panama Biodiversa Challenge yet again surpassed our highest expectations and continued to be the largest citizen science activity in the history of the Republic of Panama.

Congratulations to Colegio José Bonifacio Alvarado of Soná, Veraguas, who occupied the first place at the national level for the second year in a row under the direction of professor Francis Pérez.

Second place, also from Veraguas, went to Escuela Normal Juan Demóstenes Arosemena of Santiago under professor Diana Ardines.

Third place, Colegio Secundario Guabito from Bocas del Toro directed by professor Tomás Araúz.

We make an honorable mention to Centro de Reproducción y Conservación de la Biodiversidad Animal - CRECOBIAN of the Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí (UNACHI).

Rewards

The main reward for the winning group of the 2022 Panama Biodiversa Challenge consisted of 20 scholarships for a field biology course in Colón with multiple field trips both during the day and night in addition to technical research training for birds, mammals, and herpetology. Also, the first place winner received three (3) ADOPTA model 7630M camera traps ideal for monitoring animals around their community. Congratulations!

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Observations

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Participants

The results of the Panama Biodiversity Challenge surpassed our highest expectations! Some 34 groups, representing schools, universities, clubs, and NGOs turned out to observe the biodiversity of 4,410 different species of plants, animals, and fungi from balconies, gardens, farms, and natural areas.

Congratulations to first place go to Colegio José Bonifacio Alvarado for Soná, Veraguas, coordinated by professor Francis Pérez.

Second place, also from Veraguas, went to Escuela Normal Juan Demóstenes Arosemena of Santiago under professor Diana Ardines.

Third place, CRECOBIAN from the Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí (UNACHI) under the coordination of professor Olga Samaniego.

We'd like to give an honorable mention to the Club Científico del Centro Educativo Monseñor Francisco Beckmann de Alcalde Díaz, coordinated by professor Beatriz Wong.

Rewards for the winning groups

Each winning group received various items to support their programs, such as binoculars, cell phones, bird books (in both Spanish and English), field books, maps, brochures, and various educational materials.

For first place, we also offered a Manfrotto telescope with tripod, a Canon PowerShot SX70 camera, and an introductory workshop on the use of binoculars and bird watching.

Congratulations!

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