In a recent episode of Terra X: Faszination Erde (ZDF), GLACIER PhD scholar Jorge Rojas (Costa Rica) appears as part of Hannah Emde’s efforts to communicate the realities behind forest recovery and wildlife conservation. In the segment, Jorge and the field team carry out the safe capture and anesthesia of a Baird’s tapir to perform a health examination, as part of an ongoing Central American tapir conservation program.
The tapir is a highly threatened species, and this hands-on work supports its conservation through direct veterinary assessment and monitoring. Jorge’s participation highlights the importance of field-based, science-driven conservation and the role early-career researchers play in protecting biodiversity.
We are proud to support Jorge’s work through GLACIER and to see our scholars contributing to conservation efforts that connect animal health and long-term ecosystem resilience.
