Insights into the human-jaguar Panthera onca (Carnivora: Felidae) interactions in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Introduction: Human-wildlife interactions are on the rise due to anthropogenic pressures. Understanding these interactions is crucial for preventing conflict and promoting coexistence, ultimately benefitting humans and wildlife. Objective: In this study, we analysed the interactions between humans a...
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ftuedcostarica:oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/5322 2024-09-09T19:35:40+00:00 Insights into the human-jaguar Panthera onca (Carnivora: Felidae) interactions in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica Percepción sobre las interacciones humano-jaguar Panthera onca (Carnivora: Felidae) en el Parque Nacional Tortuguero, Costa Rica Arroyo-Arce, Stephanny Thomson, Ian 2024-08-08 application/pdf text/html application/epub+zip https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/5322 https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v16i1.5322 eng eng Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/5322/7766 https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/5322/7767 https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/5322/7768 https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/5322 doi:10.22458/urj.v16i1.5322 Derechos de autor 2024 Los autores conservan los derechos de autor y otorgan a la revista el derecho de primera publicación, con la obra simultáneamente licenciada bajo una Licencia de Atribución de Creative Commons. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 UNED Research Journal; Vol. 16 (2024); e5322 1659-441X 1659-4266 Coexistence Panthera onca conflict sightings wild cat Canis lupus familiaris Coexistencia conflicto avistamiento felino silvestre info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion 2024 ftuedcostarica https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v16i1.5322 2024-08-12T23:34:59Z Introduction: Human-wildlife interactions are on the rise due to anthropogenic pressures. Understanding these interactions is crucial for preventing conflict and promoting coexistence, ultimately benefitting humans and wildlife. Objective: In this study, we analysed the interactions between humans and jaguars Panthera onca in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. Methods: We examined data concerning jaguar sightings within Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica compiled from 2000 to 2022. Results: A total of 381 jaguar sightings were recorded, of which 75% occurred in the coastal habitat; 81% occurred during the leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea (March-May) and the green sea turtle Chelonia mydas (June-October) nesting seasons. From photographic records, 26 individual jaguars were identified (14 females, 12 males). Furthermore, 9% of the sightings were reported within the boundaries of Tortuguero village, where at least 48 domestic dogs Canis lupus familiaris were attacked by jaguars. Conclusions: Despite the jaguar's cryptic nature, the data show an increase in the frequency and duration of jaguar sightings over the years. This trend is likely due to an increase in the local jaguar population and possibly an increase in jaguars' tolerance towards humans, possibly triggered by people's inappropriate behaviour (e.g. approaching jaguars while feeding, mating or with their cubs) during the sightings. Our study also highlights the potential for conflict due to jaguar predation of domestic dogs, which is increasing within the study area. Therefore, there is a need for management action to promote coexistence between humans and the local jaguar population in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. Introducción: Las interacciones entre los seres humanos y la vida silvestre han aumentado debido a las presiones antropogénicas. Comprender estas interacciones es crucial para prevenir conflictos y fomentar la coexistencia. Objetivo: Analizar las interacciones entre los humanos y los jaguares Panthera onca en el ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Revistas UNED (Universidad Estatal a Distancia de Costa Rica) UNED Research Journal 16 e5322 |
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Introduction: Human-wildlife interactions are on the rise due to anthropogenic pressures. Understanding these interactions is crucial for preventing conflict and promoting coexistence, ultimately benefitting humans and wildlife. Objective: In this study, we analysed the interactions between humans and jaguars Panthera onca in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. Methods: We examined data concerning jaguar sightings within Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica compiled from 2000 to 2022. Results: A total of 381 jaguar sightings were recorded, of which 75% occurred in the coastal habitat; 81% occurred during the leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea (March-May) and the green sea turtle Chelonia mydas (June-October) nesting seasons. From photographic records, 26 individual jaguars were identified (14 females, 12 males). Furthermore, 9% of the sightings were reported within the boundaries of Tortuguero village, where at least 48 domestic dogs Canis lupus familiaris were attacked by jaguars. Conclusions: Despite the jaguar's cryptic nature, the data show an increase in the frequency and duration of jaguar sightings over the years. This trend is likely due to an increase in the local jaguar population and possibly an increase in jaguars' tolerance towards humans, possibly triggered by people's inappropriate behaviour (e.g. approaching jaguars while feeding, mating or with their cubs) during the sightings. Our study also highlights the potential for conflict due to jaguar predation of domestic dogs, which is increasing within the study area. Therefore, there is a need for management action to promote coexistence between humans and the local jaguar population in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. Introducción: Las interacciones entre los seres humanos y la vida silvestre han aumentado debido a las presiones antropogénicas. Comprender estas interacciones es crucial para prevenir conflictos y fomentar la coexistencia. Objetivo: Analizar las interacciones entre los humanos y los jaguares Panthera onca en el ... |
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Insights into the human-jaguar Panthera onca (Carnivora: Felidae) interactions in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica |
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