Mamíferos do Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

Iguaçu National Park, established in 1939 to protect the iconic Iguaçu Falls and a pristine subtropical forest, is revealed as one of the richest areas in mammal biodiversity within the Atlantic Forest. A comprehensive study, combining extensive camera-trapping (over 23,000 trap-days/nights), roadkill surveys, and bibliographic reviews, identified 84 mammal species, including three exotic ones, with an additional 18 potentially present. This makes Iguaçu a critical priority for mammal conservation, though isolation and illegal poaching pose significant threats to its wildlife. The research underscores the urgent need for enhanced protection measures and expanded scientific inquiry to safeguard this vital remnant of the Atlantic Forest.

Brocardo, C. R., Silva, M. X. d., Ferracioli, P., Cândido Jr., J. F., Bianconi, G. V., Moraes, M. F. D., Galetti, M., Passamani, M., Policena, A., Reis, N. R. d., & Crawshaw Jr., P. (2019). MAMÍFEROS DO PARQUE NACIONAL DO IGUAÇU. Oecologia Australis, 23(02), 165–190. https://doi.org/10.4257/oeco.2019.2302.01