Therya notes 2021
DOI: 10.12933/therya_notes-21-49
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Notes on the behavior of opossum (Didelphis sp.) in the wild in Usumacinta Canyon, México

Abstract: Los tlacuaches son animales nocturnos, generalistas y oportunistas; no obstante, se conoce poco de su conducta en vida silvestre, ya que la mayoría de los estudios existentes son en cautiverio.  En esta nota se reporta la conducta de Didelphis sp. en vida silvestre utilizando fotos y videos de una cámara trampa, resaltando el uso de la cola para transportar material.  En el Cañón del Usumacinta, Estado de Tabasco, México, se colocó una cámara trampa el 8 de abril de 2020; se dejó funcionando y programada para … Show more

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“…We consider that M. nudicaudatus could be the most critically endangered species, since in addition to its restricted distribution and loss of area, it is a species with very specific feeding habits and behavior (Marineros et al 2016; Sosa-Bartuano 2016). While D. virginiana has habitat plasticity and dietary flexibility and can even be present in sites disturbed by humans (McRuer and Jones 2009; Luna-Jiménez et al 2021; Lara-Díaz et al 2023), it could represent a species of least concern compared to other didelphid marsupials from Mexico.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…We consider that M. nudicaudatus could be the most critically endangered species, since in addition to its restricted distribution and loss of area, it is a species with very specific feeding habits and behavior (Marineros et al 2016; Sosa-Bartuano 2016). While D. virginiana has habitat plasticity and dietary flexibility and can even be present in sites disturbed by humans (McRuer and Jones 2009; Luna-Jiménez et al 2021; Lara-Díaz et al 2023), it could represent a species of least concern compared to other didelphid marsupials from Mexico.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%