IUCN / SSC Cat Specialist Group - Digital Cat Library |
|
||||||||||
|
||||||||||
|
|
| Lloyd, K.J.; Montalvo, V.H.; Chopin, J.M.; Saenz-Bolvanos, C.; Cruz-Diaz, J.C.; Carrillo, E. | |
| First insights of ocelot movement in north-western Costa Rica | |
| 2021 Cat News (73): 40-41 | |
Ocelot _Leopardus pardalis_ movements and ecology are poorly known in Central America. Using satellite telemetry, we assessed the movements and use of space by a single male ocelot in north-western Costa Rica. After 58 days of post-release monitoring (892 locations), space use area varied from 28.2 to 44.91 kmý, depending upon the estimation method. This single male ocelot used mostly primary forest near human developed areas and showed activity peaks at night. Although this data is limited to one individual, no other movement data is available for ocelots in Costa Rica, therefore this information provides preliminary insights into ocelot movement, space use and methods of study. |
|
 |
PDF files are only accessible to Friends of the Cat Group. Joining Friends of the Cat Group gives you unlimited access and downloads in the Cat SG Library for one year, and allows you to receive our newsletter Cat News (2 regular issues per year plus special issues). More information how to join here |
(c) IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group ( IUCN - The World Conservation Union) |