Land-use change and habitat fragmentation of Leopardus pardalis in Highlands of Puebla, Mexico
Ezequiel Hernández-Pérez,
Sergio Gilmar Lemos Rincón,
María M. Ayala-Hernández
et al.
Abstract:Ocelots are relatively tolerant to habitat modification. However, it has been observed that they may be sensitive to habitat loss and fragmentation as a result of human development. The Sierra Norte de Puebla is considered a potential habitat for ocelots and other tropical felines. However, it has suffered heavy loss and fragmentation of its natural ecosystems, which considerably affects habitat availability and quality. This study analyzed the land-use changes and habitat fragmentation in the distribution… Show more
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