Puma Tracking Project Maps Vital Wildlife Corridors Between Brazilian Biomes
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📰 The quick summary: Brazilian researchers are using GPS-tracked pumas as ‘ecological detectives’ to map wildlife corridors between state parks in Goiás, strengthening conservation efforts in the transition zone between the Cerrado savanna and Atlantic Forest.
📈 One key stat: The male puma Corumbá traveled more than 120 kilometers across fragmented habitats during 11 months of GPS tracking, revealing crucial wildlife corridors between two state parks.
💬 One key quote: “[The cat] moved beautifully in the landscape, and we identified the fragments that he traveled through between the two parks,” says biologist Fernanda Cavalcanti de Azevedo, executive coordinator of the Mammals of the Cerrado Conservation Program.
1️⃣ The big picture: Scientists in Brazil’s Goiás state are using GPS-tracked pumas as guides to identify critical wildlife corridors. The Suçuaranas Detetives (Puma Detectives) project monitors these top predators’ movements between protected areas in the Cerrado savanna and Atlantic Forest. By following pumas like Corumbá, who traveled over 120 kilometers between parks, researchers can map essential habitats and prioritize conservation efforts. The project has expanded to include other native species and involves local communities through education programs that promote peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This innovative research identifies crucial ecological corridors connecting fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife to move safely between protected areas. The presence of apex predators like pumas and even rare jaguars signals healthy ecosystems despite human encroachment. The project has successfully engaged local communities, transforming former hunters into conservation allies and creating green business opportunities. Additionally, researchers have documented unexpected biodiversity within small protected areas, including rare species like bush dogs and a rich variety of carnivores living in the transition zone between two important Brazilian biomes.
3️⃣ What’s next: Researchers plan to expand their monitoring to include more parks across Goiás state, with Águas do Paraíso State Park next in line. The team will develop a collaborative action plan for wildlife coexistence based on community input. They’ll also continue educational outreach through school programs featuring the popular puma cub character Peminha.
Read the full story here: Mongabay – ‘Puma detectives’ highlight wildlife where Brazil’s Cerrado meets the Atlantic Forest
