Uncertain coexistence: Jaguars and communities in montane forests of Mexico

E. Durán, J. J. Figel, D. B. Bray

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Abstract

The conservation of the jaguar has mainly focused on large public protected areas in Mexico. There has been a significant movement in recent years towards community-based biodiversity conservation, including the establishment of indigenous/community conserved areas. A total of 103 jaguar sightings were documented by 67 individuals- 83 since 1990 and 60 since 1999. The most common prey species mentioned were coati, armadillo, red brocket deer and peccary, all considered to be abundant both in forests and in agricultural areas. The 12 percent that expressed negative attitudes were those with cattle: As in most regions, predation on livestock and domestic animals was the principal source of conflict between humans and jaguars. The study confirmed that the Chinantec people have a deeply rooted cultural connection with jaguars, particularly manifested in a belief in nahuales, human beings who can change themselves into jaguars.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-22
Number of pages2
JournalUnasylva
Volume61
Issue number1-2
StatePublished - 2010

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