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Guerisoli, M.d.l.M.; Caruso, N.; Luengos Vidal, E.M.; Lucherini, M.
Habitat use and activity patterns of _Puma concolor_ in a human-dominated landscape of central Argentina
2019 Journal of Mammalogy (100): 202-211
Habitat loss, poaching, and legal hunting are the main causes of decline in populations of pumas (_Puma concolor_) globally. We used camera trapping to assess the habitat use and daily activity patterns of pumas, and we identified the major factors affecting this species, in a human-dominated landscape in central Argentina. The intensity of habitat use by pumas was related positively to the presence of woodland, habitat complexity, and richness of wild prey. Pumas also avoided areas with a high concentration of ranches, indicators of more-intense human activity. Although some seasonal variation was detected in the activity patterns, pumas clearly preferred nighttime hours. We conclude that human-related factors strongly affect habitat use and activity of pumas in central Argentina's rangelands.
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