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1. 1. Preliminary findings of puma (Puma concolor) diet and livestock depredation in the Brazilian Caatinga

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Jonatan Borling; [2019]
   Keywords : puma; Puma concolor; Brazil; Caatinga; prey selection; livestock depredation; wildlife conflict; GPS; clusters;

   Abstract : The puma (Puma concolor) has the largest distribution of any mammal in the Americas, but has disappeared from large areas of its former range. Half of the puma’s current distribution lies within Brazil where it is listed as Vulnerable. One major threat to the puma is human-induced mortality due to depredation on livestock. READ MORE