Camera Trapping for Jaguar (panthera Onca) in the Tuichi Valley, Bolivia
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Camera trapping techniques, in combination with robust mark-recapture statistics, have been used extensively in Asia to provide tiger population density estimates and relative abundance information. Here we present the results of a first attempt to use these methodologies to determine jaguar abundance. Results suggest a relatively low jaguar population density. Nevertheless, it is hypothesized that previous human disturbance at the site may be responsible for this situation, thereby underlining the need for further studies of this nature. RESUMEN. Trampas de cámara para jaguares (Panthera onca) en el Valle del Tuichi, Bolivia. La tecnología de trampas de cámara ha sido ampliamente utilizada en Asia, en combinación con modelos de captura recaptura, para proveer información de estimaciones de densidad poblacional y abundancia relativa de tigre. Aquí nosotros presentamos los resultados del primer intento de usar estas metodologías para determinar la abundancia poblacional de jaguares. Los resultados sugieren una densidad poblacional relativamente baja. Sin embargo, es probable que las actividades humanas que previamente se realizaron en el área sean las responsables de esta situación, siendo evidente la necesidad de más estudios de esta naturaleza.
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