The Amazon Association for the Preservation of Nature
The Amazon Association for the Preservation of Nature.Marc van Roosmalen is one of the most accomplished field biologists alive. Like some of the great explorers of the 19th century Marc is a hands-on naturalist, spending much of his time in the wilderness, and at the same time producing prolific amounts of research and contributions to the scientific community. All the while Marc is truly genuine and passionate about the wildlife he has dedicated his life to.
However Marc Van Roosmalen was given an extraordinary 16 year sentence by a Brazilian court for allegedly keeping wild animals without a permit as well as embezzlement. Marc, who has worked in the Amazon for nearly 20 years and has discovered several previously unknown species of monkeys, was charged with illegal wildlife trafficking as he was looking after several orphaned monkeys that had been brought to him. Marc’s research has set him against cattle ranchers, farmers, and illegal loggers who are all in favour of deforestation.
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While is currently out of jail while he appeals his case. However he cannot leave Brazil and all his accounts have been frozen.
Marc and his wife are dependent on humanitarian aid from donors for both subsistence and legal advice. You can help with humanitarian and legal assistance while Marc and his wife Vivian organize his defense and make plans for future scientific expeditions and vital conservation work in the Amazon.
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