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| Rosas, O.C.R.; Valdez, R.; Bender, L.C. | |
| Conservation of jaguars and pumas in northeastern Sonora | |
| 2011 Book Chapter | |
A breeding population of jaguars was found in northeastern Sonora, Mexico about 168 miles from the Arizona-Sonora border. This population is, most likely, the source of the jaguars recorded in Arizona and New Mexico since 1996. Cattle losses are common in this part of Sonora and cattle ranchers claim that most of the losses are due to jaguar and puma predation. Jaguars fed primarily of cattle and white-tail deer, while pumas did on white-tailed deer and medium and small mammals. The main threat to jaguars and pumas in northeastern Sonora is predator control in response to jaguar and puma predation on livestock. A wildlife management unit was created in 2003, specifically to conserve jaguars in northeastern Sonora. It encompasses approximately 400 km2 and was created to generate funds for jaguar conservation. Management of white-tailed deer for trophy hunting was initiated in December 2004. Funds generated through white-tailed deer hunting are being used to improve cattle management, and to mitigate and minimize jaguar predation on livestock. |
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