The Undersecretary of Environment of Argentina, through the Environmental Control Brigade (BCA), carried out the transfer of six captive pumas from Balcarce, Buenos Aires, to Uruguay in the context of a conservation project.
The pumas were received by the Native Fauna Breeding Station of Pan de Azúcar and the Biopark M’Bopicuá, where they will be part of a breeding in captivity program.
Bilateral Cooperation and Conservation Objectives
The transfer was carried out under Law 22421, which regulates wildlife trafficking, and was made possible thanks to the cooperation between Argentina and Uruguay.
The goal is to eventually reintroduce these pumas into their natural habitat in Uruguay, a country that actively collaborates in species conservation projects.
Status of the Puma in Uruguay
The puma is classified as threatened in Uruguay and is a conservation priority. The species is structured in subpopulations with individuals moving between them.
It is essential to inform and raise awareness among the population about the importance of their conservation and to develop action plans to address conflicts due to livestock predation.
Puma Project in Uruguay
The National Museum of Natural History in Montevideo is promoting the Puma Project initiative, which aims to formulate a national conservation strategy.
This strategy focuses on education, information, awareness, research, and management, and includes interinstitutional collaboration and the development of public policies.
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