The Natura Argentina Foundation, in collaboration with the Andean Cat Alliance, has launched a new campaign in Uspallata to protect the Andean cat, one of the most endangered feline species on the planet.
The initiative has the support of the local community, including groups of baqueanos from the 16th Mountain Infantry Regiment, mountaineers, students, teachers, and neighbors committed to conserving local wildlife.
Protecting the Most Threatened Feline
The campaign includes various awareness, research, and community art activities. Highlights include the placement of camera traps during three days of fieldwork, with the aim of studying the distribution and habitat use of the Andean cat.
These actions seek to improve understanding of the presence of this species in Uspallata and raise awareness in the community.
Progress towards the creation of Uspallata National Park
Thanks to these efforts, progress is expected in the conservation of the Andean cat and providing vital information for the creation of Uspallata National Park, a crucial initiative to protect the habitat of this endangered species.
Inauguration of the Andean Cat Mural
One of the most emotional moments of the campaign was the inauguration of a mural at Combate de Potrerillos Primary School on November 19.
Created by artists Mar Sabatini and Andrea Fietta, the mural is a call to conserve local wildlife and a joint effort to protect the habitat of the Andean cat.
Agustina Di Pauli, a biologist and coordinator of the Natura Argentina conservation project in Uspallata, highlights: “The mural aims to revalue the biodiversity of Uspallata, especially of this species that is in serious danger of extinction. Let’s remember that the Andean cat is one of the five most threatened felines in the world.”
During the event, an educational talk on the biology of the Andean cat was also held, mainly aimed at children, the future guardians of biodiversity.
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