Title
Jaguar Habitat Connectivity and Identification of Potential Road Mitigation Locations in the Northwestern Recovery Unit for the Jaguar
Author(s)
Kelly J. Stoner, Amanda R. Hardy, Kim Fisher, Eric W. Sanderson
Published
2015
Abstract
The loss and fragmentation of habitat due to anthropogenic activity is a major threat to the persistence of the jaguar (Panthera onca) across its range. In this report, we identify places where mitigation efforts such as road crossing structures may be used to prevent fragmentation and promote habitat connectivity in the NRU, an area identified in the Recovery Outline for the Jaguar. We used electrical circuit theory to predict important jaguar corridors and locations where jaguar movement may be obstructed by transportation infrastructure. Our analysis revealed 10 locations where road crossing structures would protect and enhance habitat connectivity for jaguars in the NRU. Based on these results, we offer suggestions and considerations for next steps in planning for the incorporation of measures to maintain connectivity and safe passage of jaguar across these landscapes.
Keywords
Jaguar
Full Citation
Stoner, K. J., A. R. Hardy, K. Fisher, and E. W. Sanderson. 2015. Jaguar habitat connectivity and identification of potential road mitigation locations in the Northwestern Recovery Unit for the Jaguar. Wildlife Conservation Society final draft report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in response to Solicitation F14PX00340, submitted 16 March 2015. 29 pp.

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