Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot

by Laboratorio de Conservacion Colombia
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot
Conservation action in an Andean diversity hotspot

Project Report | Nov 4, 2024
Thanks For Your Support / Gracias Por Su Apoyo

By Sebastian Botero-Canola | Project co-leader

Jaguar walking a forest patch in our study area.
Jaguar walking a forest patch in our study area.

We are proud to continue our efforts to protect the rich wildlife of the Magdalena Medio region in Colombia. Through our work, we have documented the presence of iconic species such as jaguars, tapirs, and giant anteaters in the remaining forest patches of our study area in the municipality of Yondó. Our mission extends beyond documentation and research; we are dedicated to promoting coexistence between wildlife and local communities. A key focus of our work is mitigating conflicts between large carnivores and cattle ranchers, particularly those arising from livestock predation. Notably, the jaguar captured in the attached image is moving near a cattle pasture on a ranch that has not experienced livestock losses to large carnivores in the past year. This is a clear testament to the fact that coexistence between these species and human activities is possible. We will continue our commitment to finding ways to promote this coexistence.

 

Nos enorgullece continuar con nuestros esfuerzos para proteger la vida silvestre de la región del Magdalena Medio en Colombia. A través de nuestro trabajo, hemos documentado la presencia de especies icónicas como jaguares, tapires y osos hormigueros gigantes en los remanentes de bosque en nuestra área de estudio en el municipio de Yondó. Nuestra misión va más allá de la documentación e investigación; estamos dedicados a promover la coexistencia entre la fauna silvestre y las comunidades locales. Un enfoque clave de nuestro trabajo es mitigar los conflictos entre los grandes carnívoros y los ganaderos, especialmente aquellos que surgen por la depredación del ganado. Es destacable que el jaguar captado en esta imagen camina cerca de un potrero en una finca que no ha experimentado pérdidas de ganado por carnívoros en el último año. Esto es un claro testimonio de que la coexistencia entre estas especies y las actividades humanas es posible. Continuaremos con nuestro compromiso de encontrar formas de promover esta coexistencia.

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Laboratorio de Conservacion Colombia

Location: Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia
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Project Leader:
Sebastian Botero-Canola
Medellin , Antioquia Colombia

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