Las Cuevas Explorer
September 2026 Issue #1
The Official Bulletin of Las Cuevas Research Station
Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) is pleased to present the inaugural issue of Las Cuevas Explorer, the official bulletin of Las Cuevas Research Station.
Published bi-annually, Las Cuevas Explorer highlights the important research, education, conservation, and monitoring activities taking place at the station, while sharing the stories, wildlife, researchers, and people that make Las Cuevas a unique center for scientific discovery in Belize’s Chiquibul ecosystem.
The September 2026 issue also marks an important new chapter for the station following the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between FCD and the Belize Forest Department for the continued management and administration of Las Cuevas Research Station.
Inside This Issue
- A Look at the Past – Explore the history of Las Cuevas Research Station and its development as a center for scientific and environmental research.
- Research Spotlight – Meet archaeologist Dr. Holley Moyes and learn about her research into Maya history, archaeological sites, and cave complexes at Las Cuevas.
- Wildlife Highlight – Discover the Howler Monkey groups that live around the Research Station and the new infant observed in 2026.
- Monitoring Update – Learn about the new Motus tower and its role in monitoring the movements and migration of birds and bats.
- Camera Trap Corner – See what trail cameras are revealing about wildlife at Las Cuevas, including a remarkable image of a puma.
- Recent Publication – Learn about the first confirmed record of the Scaled Antpitta (Grallaria guatimalensis) in Belize.
- And more…
Read Las Cuevas Explorer
Explore the complete September 2026 – Issue #1 to discover the research, wildlife, conservation efforts, and people helping advance the work of Las Cuevas Research Station.