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1. From Yucatan to Arizona, from Sonora to New Mexico: the return of the jaguar

From Yucatan to Arizona, from Sonora to New Mexico: the return of the jaguar

Kent Paterson
13th November 2015



Mexico is determined to restore populations of its largest native predator, the jaguar, to long term viability, writes Kent Paterson. That means creating millions of acres of ecological corridors across the country, and joining with US colleagues to secure large areas of habitat in southwestern states, where recent sightings give hope that jaguars are returning to their former range.

In twists and turns, efforts are mounting to protect the Americas' biggest wild cat.

A Mexican initiative, the National Alliance for Jaguar Conservation, unites non-governmental and governmental organizations in a new and "ambitious" program aimed at saving an emblematic creature.

"We think we will have a strong impact on jaguar conservation", says Dr. Gerardo Ceballos, Alliance member and coordinator of the National Autonomous University of Mexico's (UNAM) Ecology Institute.

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http://www.theecologist.org/campaigning/2986285/from_yucatan_to_arizona_from_sonora_to_new_mexico_the_return_of_the_jaguar.html