Research

Kaminando’s ongoing research focuses on the largest feline in the Americas, the jaguar (Panthera onca). This wide-ranging carnivore plays a vital role in the region's ecology, culture, and history. However, the species is considered near-threatened (IUCN, 2009) across its range and is classified as endangered in Panama. The decline of jaguar populations is attributed to human-induced pressures that conflict with their essential ecological needs. The most significant threat they face is deforestation, which leads to habitat fragmentation and isolated jaguar populations. Additional factors such as prey depletion and illegal hunting have also played a role in their declining numbers.

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