Validation of the Calakmul–Laguna de Terminos corridor for jaguarsPanthera oncain south-eastern Mexico

Research confirms the Calakmul–Laguna de Terminos corridor as a critical pathway for jaguar movement in southeastern Mexico, validating its role in maintaining connectivity between two key conservation units. Using camera traps across four sections of the corridor from 2012 to 2014, scientists captured 106 jaguar images, including resident individuals and females, in three sections. While no single jaguar was recorded moving between sections, the presence of multiple residents suggests the corridor facilitates population stability. The study recommends integrating portions of this corridor into existing conservation units to strengthen regional strategies. However, further research is needed to document long-distance movement among sections to fully confirm its functionality.

Hidalgo-Mihart, M. G., Contreras-Moreno, F. M., Jesús de la Cruz, A., & Juárez-López, R. (2017). Validation of the Calakmul–Laguna de Terminos corridor for jaguarsPanthera oncain south-eastern Mexico. Oryx, 52(2), 292–299. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0030605316001083