Context

Our Conservation Strategy

It is vital that “red-list” species threat abatement and restoration studies are completed to understand Bufo’s proximity to extinction. Although there is not a documented history of Indigenous use, because of the threat to Bufo, Indigenous communities in Mexico have been granted regulatory authority to engage in restoration and monitoring of use, and must be empowered to do so. 

Risks

  • Over-harvest

  • Improper milking of gland secretions and Black Market trade

  • Loss of habitat in Sonoran desert

  • Dramatic increase in global demand

Opportunities

  • Ecological — Complete Threatened Species Sustainability Assessment

  • Habitat Regeneration and creation of new ponds

  • Legal — Yaqui regulatory authority over harvesting permits

  • Education Encourage use of synthetic 5meO-DM

Projects

Conservation and regional educational campaign in the Sonoran Desert

Conservation and regional educational campaign in the Sonoran Desert

Habitat restoration in Yaqui territory

Habitat restoration in Yaqui territory

Population assessment of Incilius alvarius

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