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Moreno, R.; Meyer, N.; Olmos, M.; Hoogesteijn, R.; Hoogesteijn, A.L.
Causes of jaguar killing in Panama - a long term survey using interviews
2015 Cat News (62): 40-42
We present quantitative data on reported causes of jaguar (_Panthera onca_) killing in Panama. Between the years 1998 and 2014 we interviewed qualified informants and local stakeholders. Data suggest that from 1989 to 2014 humans killed at least 230 jaguars. Of those 220 died because of retaliation to predation episodes, seven died for the sale of products and as trophies, and three were hunted because of fear to the animal. Information indicates that the existing wildlife protection laws are not enforced. A time-trend analysis suggest that if no interference is exerted killing reports will increase, further endangering jaguar survival in Panama.
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