Evaluating Cougar Translocation in New Mexico

Ruth, Toni K.; Logan, Kenneth A.; Sweanor, Linda L.; Hornocker, Maurice G.; Temple, Larry J.

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“…Considering the generalist habits and the great ability of pumas to disperse even in discontinuous habitats (Ruth et al 1998;Miotto et al 2007;Lyra-Jorge et al 2008), despite the increasing number of roadkilling and pumahuman conflicts in the region (Miotto et al 2011), we tested the hypothesis that these animals still maintain some gene flow among the protected areas, constituting a single population. We also estimated levels of genetic variability and relatedness among pumas in the region, investigated recent bottleneck events and suggested actions that may mitigate deaths and contribute to the species persistence in this human-dominated landscape.…”

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Genetic diversity and population structure of pumas (Puma concolor) in southeastern Brazil: implications for conservation in a human-dominated landscape

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São Paulo is the most populous, developed and industrialized state of Brazil. Despite of intensive human activities, large habitat loss and fragmentation of the native vegetation cover, pumas (Puma concolor) still inhabit remnant habitat fragments in the northeastern area of the state. We investigated the occurrence of genetic structure and levels of genetic variability on pumas to aggregate basic information for conservation efforts to maintain long term viable populations of this top-predator in the region. By analyzing microsatellite loci variation, we corroborated the hypothesis of absence of genetic structure, and estimated high levels of genetic diversity (expected heterozygosity of 0.79 and mean of 10 alleles per locus). In spite of the increasing number of roadkilling and puma-human conflicts in the area, apparently pumas still maintain some level of gene flow between protected areas of the region. The observed excess of heterozygotes suggests a recent bottleneck event in this population, probably a consequence of the profound landscape transformation of the studied area during the last century; another possibility is this may be due to the observed deviation in the population sex ratio, which may be influencing the pumas' mating system. We propose that: (1) landscape management in the study area should be focused on increasing habitat connectivity, creating protected areas and structures to allow highway crossing of pumas;(2) educational actions should be undertaken to change community perception of large carnivores, and possibly the implementation of compensatory actions to ranchers.

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Genetic diversity and population structure of pumas (Puma concolor) in southeastern Brazil: implications for conservation in a human-dominated landscape

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“…Limited results from capturing and relocating lions suggest that many die afterwards, and a few simply return Jalkotzy 1995, Ruth et al 1998). Even so, relocation does allow for the possibility of at least a few animals surviving elsewhere (ideally >480 km away to prevent return; Ruth et al 1998), as opposed to the unequivocally certain verdicts of lethal control or disposal in a zoo. Otherwise, to my knowledge, aversive conditioning has not been systematically attempted with mountain lions.…”

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Effects of Simulated Mountain Lion Caching on Decomposition of Ungulate Carcasses

Bischoff-Mattson

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2009

Western North American Naturalist

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“…When preventing the encounter between carnivores and livestock is not feasible, the following control systems have been applied: non-lethal techniques (Shivik et al 2003), translocation of problem animals (Ruth et al 1998, Abbott 2000, compensation of economic losses (Wagner et al 1997, Naughton-Treves et al 2003, culling or sport hunting of problem animals (Hoogesteijn et al 1993), population density reduction (Greentree et al 2000, Landa et al 1999, and eradication (Harris andSaunders 1993, Conner et al 1998). Non-lethal techniques usually involve the use of predator repellents (Musiani et al 2003, Shivik et al 2003 and/or fencing (Allen & Sparkes 2001, Ogada et al 2003.…”

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How much is a puma worth?: economic compensation as an alternative for the conflict between wildlife conservation and livestock production in Brazil

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2004

Biota Neotrop.

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In this article a case of sheep predation by pumas is presented and used as an example for evaluating the damage and the cost of economic compensation mitigating action for the conflicts between wildlife conservation and livestock production in Brazil. The relative advantages of this kind of action are discussed, considering the Brazilian scenario. Key words: conservation, wildlife management, damage control, puma, carnivore, extension ResumoNo presente artigo, um caso de predação de ovelhas por pumas é apresentado e usado como exemplo para o cálculo de danos e do custo da compensação econômica como medida mitigadora dos conflitos entre a conservação da fauna e a produção animal no Brasil. As vantagens deste tipo de medida em relação a outras são discutidas no contexto brasileiro. Palavras-chave:conservação, manejo de fauna, controle de danos, pumas, carnívoros, extensãoBiota Neotropica v4 (n2) -http://www.biotaneotropica.org.br/v4n2/pt/abstract?short-communication+BN02204022004

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Evaluating Cougar Translocation in New Mexico

Cited by 71 publications

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Genetic diversity and population structure of pumas (Puma concolor) in southeastern Brazil: implications for conservation in a human-dominated landscape

Genetic diversity and population structure of pumas (Puma concolor) in southeastern Brazil: implications for conservation in a human-dominated landscape

Effects of Simulated Mountain Lion Caching on Decomposition of Ungulate Carcasses

How much is a puma worth?: economic compensation as an alternative for the conflict between wildlife conservation and livestock production in Brazil

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