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Ramirez-Fernandez, J.D.; Murillo, P.B.; Araya-Chavarria, F.; Dergado-Carazo, J.C.; Gallardo, V.; Pastor-Parajeles, S.
Integrated actions for the conservation of the Central American oncilla
2021 Cat News (73): 40-41
Small wild cats have gone unnoticed by the conservation world for many years. Under the umbrella species concept, most cat conservation programmes around the world have focused on the seven largest generalist species, leaving more than 30 species of small specialists to fend for themselves. The Central American oncilla_ Leopardus tigrinus oncilla_, the smallest cat in the region, faces many threats and is classified as endangered by local authorities. The Oncilla Conservation program within the Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation has stepped forward on behalf of it survival and wellbeing for the years to come. By working with local communities, through an interdisciplinary approach, we are taking small wild cat conservation to the next level.
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