Assessing habitat availability and connectivity for the Jaguar «Panthera onca», in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico

A new study identifies critical corridors for jaguar conservation in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, highlighting that suitable habitats are scarce and primarily located outside protected areas. Using advanced habitat modeling, researchers mapped potential corridors linking four key jaguar population nodes, with the highest-quality route connecting Calakmul to Sian Ka'an along the eastern Caribbean coast. The study also reveals that female jaguars have more contiguous suitable habitats compared to males or a comprehensive model, suggesting sex-specific differences in habitat requirements. These findings underscore the importance of sustainable forest management in productive lands for jaguar conservation, offering actionable insights for minimizing human-wildlife conflicts and guiding future survey efforts.

Gómez García, Paola. (2012). Assessing habitat availability and connectivity for the Jaguar «Panthera onca», in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico [McGill University]. https://doi.org/10.82308/48456