Big cats as ecosystem health indicators in Panama

Big cats as ecosystem health indicators in Panama

Preserving Panama’s large felines, including the jaguar (Panthera onca), the puma (Puma concolor), and the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), is vital for safeguarding the nation’s biodiversity and ecological balance. Max van Rijswijk, an advocate for local biodiversity preservation, highlights the importance of these carnivores in upholding ecosystem health and enhancing the welfare of local populations. Control…

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