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| Faller, J.C.; Chavez, C.; Johnson, S.; Ceballos, G. | |
| Jaguar population density and size in the northeastern Yucatan Peninsula | |
| 2011 Book Chapter | |
The northern region of the Yucatan Peninsula is a priority area in Mexico for the evaluation of jaguar's conservation status. The only studies on the ecology and conservation of jaguar in the peninsula have been carried out 400 km south, in Campeche and Belize. This study was carried out with camera-traps in the costal wetlands and tropical dry forest of Ria Lagartos, in the northeastern part of the peninsula from 2004 to 2006. Population densities varied from 2 to 6 jaguars per 100 km2. We also document that there are around 4 000 kmý of jaguar habitat in the region. So, the jaguar population size probably varies from 80 to 240. Indeed, this is one of the most important jaguar populations in Mexico, so it is should be considered a priority for conservation. The region has, however, severe environmental problems, and its connectivity with other forests to the south is already impacted by highways: in addition, the forests to the west are practically nonexistent due to the expansion of agriculture and cattle ranching. That's why a solid strategy is needed in order to maintain this jaguar population in the long term. |
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