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On ocelots, anteaters and armadillos…

Despite malfunction in two cameras we still increase our database on wildcats in Pontal and other important species. This is the first time we record a lesser-anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) on our surveys.

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The lesser-anteater.

As the cameras make no distinction between species, we are collecting information on mammal species abundance such as nine-banded-armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), important felid prey on neotropical forests. To promote predators conservation is vital to gather information on their prey.

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Nine-banded-armadillo.

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Does anybody risk to guess which ocelot is this one at Ponte Branca?

The SEE-U Brazil Companion finished last Friday. Was a great experience!

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SEE-U 2008

I am trying to post on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, sometimes is not possible, but I do still trying to keep you updated on our activities! Keep it coming!

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See you on Wednesday!

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9 Comments posted on "On ocelots, anteaters and armadillos…"
Sherri S. on July 1st, 2008 at 11:29 am

I had no idea that anteaters have such beautiful fur! Thank you for the pictures!


Fernando Lima on July 1st, 2008 at 8:05 pm

Hi Sherri!!!
Yes, they have a wonderful fur! In some regions they call this specie in particular “lesser-anteater-with-vest” because of the black part, that looks as a vest!
All the best from Brazil,
Fernando


Kaitlin on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:02 am

Hello Fernando~

I decided to take a guess as to this ocelot, judging by the spot pattern my guess would be that this is Theresa…am I right? She really loves the camera in Ponte Branca if it is!


Maggie UK on July 2nd, 2008 at 10:28 am

I guess that beautiful ocelot is “Theresa”.
It would be useful to have the automated pattern recognition software that Seamus talks about on his WildlifeDirect blog, Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project!


Juliana on July 2nd, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Oi, Fernando! Acabei de ver seu blog através do Facebook da Kaitlin… Muito legais as fotos!!! Beijo, Ju.


Fernando Lima on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm

Hi Kaitlin!!!
You are right!!! It is Theresa!!! If you are right on his preference by the cameras hope to get many more pictures!
No news from the “real” Theresa… : (
Fernando


Fernando Lima on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm

Hi Maggie!!!
You are also right!!! I think its is just a pleasure and part of the process to identify the individuals! Usually I love softwares, but to do this I prefer the old school and analyse each photo!
Cheers,
Fernando


Fernando Lima on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:53 pm

Oi Ju!!!
Brigadão!!! Aparece aí de vez em quando para ver as novidades!
Bjão,
Fernando


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