Conservation stories
Stay updated with our latest research, conservation efforts, and success stories in protecting Uruguay’s small wild cats.
First record of Leopardus munoai in Uruguay after more than 10 years
Scientific article documenting the first record of the Pampas Cat (Leopardus munoai) in Uruguay after more than a decade.
Spatial distribution and daily activity patterns of three carnivore species in temperate grasslands of southern Brazil and northern Uruguay
A camera-trap study reveals how three mesocarnivores in southern Brazil and northern Uruguay share space and time, showing distinct activity peaks and habitat preferences that help them coexist in human-altered grasslands.
Hidden Mammals of Valle del Lunarejo
A camera-trap survey reveals the rich terrestrial mammal community of Valle del Lunarejo, documenting native and exotic species, their activity patterns, and the presence of critically endangered wild cats, highlighting the area’s key role in conservation in northeastern Uruguay.
Conservation Efforts for Small Wild Cats in Uruguay
News article about conservation efforts led by Santiago Turcatti for protecting small wild cats in Uruguay.