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Jaguars at Risk from Drug Trafficking in Central America

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Nicholas Magliocca

Nicholas Magliocca, an LCLUC Principal Investigator, co-authored a study published in Biological Conservation that highlights the alarming impact of drug trafficking on jaguar populations in Central America. The research revealed that approximately 69% of jaguars in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (MBC) inhabit areas increasingly exploited by drug cartels. Protected areas, favored for their remoteness, are disproportionately affected, with 52% of jaguar populations in these regions exposed to drug trafficking activities.

The study calls for rethinking current anti-drug policies, which often displace trafficking routes into biodiverse habitats, exacerbating deforestation and habitat fragmentation. The authors emphasize the importance of conservation efforts extending beyond protected areas to include community-managed lands and biological corridors. By supporting Indigenous and local communities through sustainable land use and conservation incentives, international stakeholders can help mitigate these threats and advance global biodiversity goals.

https://es.mongabay.com/2024/11/el-jaguar-se-ha-convertido-en-una-victima-del-narcotrafico-en-centroamerica-estudio/

Thursday, November 28, 2024