Abstract
Carnivores typically exhibit cryptic behavior, which makes it difficult to study the ecology of species in this group. Camera trap bycatch can be a valuable source of important opportunistic records. In this short communication, we present rare records of carnivores in southern Brazil. The first record was of a tayra (Mustelidae) with anomalous coloration known as leucism. Other records were of a possible attempted predation event by two free-ranging dogs on lowland tapir (Perissodactyla, Tapiridae), a threatened species. Our remaining notable records consisted of intra and interspecific interactions of endangered felids (puma, ocelot and southern tiger cat).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 862-870 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Oecologia Australis |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- Camera trap
- Hunting
- Leucism
- Mammals
- Protected Area