Preserving the spots: Jaguar (Panthera onca) distribution and priority conservation areas in Colombia.

ABSTRACT: The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a charismatic species considered Vulnerable in Colombia but yet largely unknown in the country. The species is mostly threatened by the continuous decline in its habitats, mostly derived from deforestation and habitat loss, additional to hunting and conflicts with humans. Thus, the future of jaguars in Colombia depends on protecting and recovering existing habitats. The aims of this study were to 1) evaluate jaguar distribution and identify the remnant patches of habitat in Colombia, 2) define an ecological connectivity network within the country, and 3) propose a priority areas portfolio for the conservation and recovery of jaguars. We used a presence background model for estimating species potential distribution and subsequently identified remaining habitat

SUBMITTER: Machado-Aguilera MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10959345 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature