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| Kionka, D.C.O. | |
| Mastofauna nÆo-voadora em fragmentos florestais nativos circundados por uma matriz agr¡cola e de pastagem em Palmeira das Missäes, RS, Brasil | |
| 2013 Full Book | |
The mammalian fauna present in the State of Rio Grande do Sul has suffered from the reduction of native forests. This state continues harboring a wealth of terrestrial mammals. Although information on the mammalian fauna of the State still scarce for certain areas. This study was conducted in three forest fragments surrounded by a matrix of agriculture and livestock, in Palmeira das Missäes, RS. The goal was to inventory the non-flying mammals of forest remnants, obtaining data on composition and richness, thus contributing to the diagnosis of regional environmental situation. Samplings were made with camera traps, cages (Tomahawk's type), active search for traces (footprints and feces), plus sightings. Field activities were carried out during one year in four field trips, one per season, during four days and three nights each one. Recorded the occurrence of nine families belonging to six orders, comprising 14 species of mammals, one of which is exotic (_Lepus europaeus_). Among the species recorded, three of which are endangered in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, _Nasua Nasua_, _Mazama gouazoubira _and _Leopardus tigrinus_, the latter being the only one listed with some degree of threat to Brazil. The mammalian fauna of the forest fragments studied presents a high degree of species with generalist habits, justifying the persistence of this fauna even in small fragments with high human action. The maintenance and conservation of these forest remnants is of great importance, because they became small refuges for wildlife, providing food and shelter for many species of non-flying mammals in the region. |
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