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| Brazilian Society of Mammalogy | |
|---|---|
| Name | Brazilian Society of Mammalogy |
| Native name | Sociedade Brasileira de Mastozoologia |
| Formation | 1987 |
| Type | Learned society |
| Headquarters | São Paulo |
| Region served | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Leader title | President |
Brazilian Society of Mammalogy is a learned society devoted to the study and conservation of mammals in Brazil and across South America. Founded in the late 20th century, it has fostered collaboration among researchers from institutions such as Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, and Museu Nacional (Brazil). The society interacts with regional and international organizations including Society for Conservation Biology, American Society of Mammalogists, International Union for Conservation of Nature, World Wildlife Fund, and Convention on Biological Diversity.
The society was established amid increasing attention to Neotropical biodiversity following initiatives by International Union for Conservation of Nature and national programs linked to Programa das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento and Brazilian research centers such as Centro de Pesquisas Aggeu Magalhães. Early meetings drew participants from Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Instituto Butantan, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, and field projects in the Amazon Rainforest, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, and Pantanal. Influential mammalogists and conservationists associated with the society have included scientists connected to Charles Darwin Foundation, Smithsonian Institution, Royal Society, National Science Foundation, and Brazilian academies like the Academia Brasileira de Ciências. The society shaped responses to policy debates involving ministries such as Ministério do Meio Ambiente (Brazil) and participated in national biodiversity strategies tied to the Convention on Biological Diversity and Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
The society's mission aligns with conservation priorities articulated by International Union for Conservation of Nature and academic agendas from universities like Universidade Estadual de Campinas and Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul. Objectives include promoting research linked to taxa studied in collections at institutions such as Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo, training related to programs at Escola Nacional de Ciências Estatísticas, and informing policy discussions at forums like the United Nations Environment Programme. The society emphasizes capacity building in collaboration with networks such as Rede Brasileira de Pesquisa em Biodiversidade and regional initiatives connected to Mercosur environmental committees.
Membership comprises researchers employed by Universidade Federal do Ceará, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, and independent scholars affiliated with museums like Museu de Zoologia da Universidade Estadual Paulista. Governance follows statutes inspired by professional bodies such as International Union for Conservation of Nature commissions and boards comparable to American Ornithological Society structures, with elected officers drawn from academic units including Universidade de Brasília and research institutes like Embrapa. The society coordinates with student chapters at universities like Universidade Federal do Pará and collaborates with NGOs such as Instituto Socioambiental and Associação Mata Atlântica.
Regular biennial meetings attract delegates from organizations like Society for Conservation Biology, American Society of Mammalogists, Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, and regional networks within Latin America. Past venues have included campuses of Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, and facilities at Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, hosting plenaries with speakers tied to Smithsonian Institution, Royal Society, and ministries such as Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovações (MCTI). The meetings feature special sessions on regions like the Amazon Rainforest, Atlantic Forest, Caatinga, and Pantanal, and foster workshops with partners such as BirdLife International, IUCN Bat Specialist Group, and Society for the Study of Evolution.
The society publishes a peer-reviewed journal and bulletins that complement journals like Journal of Mammalogy, Mammal Review, and regional outlets including Neotropical Biology and Conservation. It maintains newsletters distributed to members at institutions such as Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro and archives housed in collections like Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi and Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo. Communications extend through collaborations with publishers and indexing services linked to SciELO, CAPES, and databases curated by organizations like Global Biodiversity Information Facility and Biodiversity Heritage Library.
Research priorities address species and ecosystems monitored by programs associated with ICMBio, Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade, and regional conservation planners in states such as Amazonas (Brazilian state), Mato Grosso, Bahia (Brazil), and Rio Grande do Sul. Projects include studies on charismatic mammals like those documented by David Attenborough-featured expeditions and taxonomic revisions paralleling work from Natural History Museum, London and American Museum of Natural History. Collaborative initiatives interface with agroecology programs at Embrapa and landscape conservation efforts by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International. The society supports fieldwork standards influenced by protocols from IUCN Red List assessments and training linked to fellowships from agencies such as CNPq and CAPES.
The society grants awards for research excellence, mentorship, and conservation impact akin to prizes offered by Society for Conservation Biology and National Geographic Society. Recipients often hold positions in universities such as Universidade de São Paulo and research organizations including Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia and receive recognition in national forums like Academia Brasileira de Ciências meetings and international symposia hosted by International Union for Conservation of Nature and Society for the Study of Evolution.
Category:Scientific societies based in Brazil Category:Mammalogy