Skip to main content
WCS
Menu
Library
Library Catalog
eJournals & eBooks
WCS Research
Archives
Research Use
Finding Aids
Digital Collections
WCS History
WCS Research
Research Publications
Science Data
Services for WCS Researchers
Archives Shop
Bronx Zoo
Department of Tropical Research
Browse By Product
About Us
FAQs
Intern or Volunteer
Staff
Donate
Search WCS.org
Search
search
Popular Search Terms
WCS History
Library and Archives
Library and Archives Menu
Library
Archives
WCS Research
Archives Shop
About Us
Donate
en
fr
Title
Camera trapping for jaguar (Panthera onca) in the Tuichi Valley, Bolivia
Author(s)
Robert B. Wallace; Humberto Gomez; Guido Ayala; F. Espinoza
Published
2003
Publisher
Mastozoología Neotropical
Abstract
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. / 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.
Keywords
carnivore; Madidi; relative abundance; camera traps; jaguar; Panthera onca; Bolivia; carnivoros; abundancia relativa; trampas de camara
Access Full Text
A full-text copy of this article may be available. Please email the
WCS Library
to request.
Back
PUB35801