The opossum and other didelphids in the cultures of Costa Rican society and indigenous peoples: an approach to ecology and conservation
Yara Azofeifa Romero,
Francisco Durán Alvarado
Abstract:The opossumDidelphis marsupialis, commonly referred to as thezorro pelónin Costa Rica, is a marsupial that holds significant representation in both Costa Rican and indigenous cultures, such as the Talamanca natives. This species, along with the other ten opossums found in Costa Rica, constitute one of the groups of mammals with the least representation in scientific literature. This study aims to (1) document the knowledge, uses, perceptions, and human-zorro pelóninteractions through surveys conducted with ind… Show more
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