Pampas Cat (Leopardus colocolo) Case Study
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Continent: South America
Country: Argentina
Grant Amount: $5,000
Awarded Date: November 04, 2024
María Lina Rinaldi García
San Juan 671
Bahía Blanca
Buenos Aires
8000
Argentina
Tel: 54 0291 4595100, intern 2415
Mob: 54 0291 155711915
Hidden in the Espinal? Conserving the most endangered small felid of central Argentina: the Pampas cat
Promote and implement locally the global #lentoporlafauna campaign to reduce the risk of roadkill by identifying hotspots of vehicle accidents involving Pampas cats, placing traffic signs and delivering stickers to drivers. Develop and implement poultry management programs that include the building or improvement of chicken pens –where needed- and other non-lethal methods to reduce retaliatory killing of Pampas cats and other carnivores in response to predation on domestic animals. Complete the design and implement a social marketing campaign specifically targeting local ranchers to promote local community knowledge, appropriation, and implementation of improved practices for the reduction of human-carnivore conflict. Engage local stakeholders in the co-construction of a database on small cat records, facilitate strategic communication and encourage the replication of key messages within the community to improve the human-wildlife relationship through the use of WhatsApp groups. Create awareness and pride among children of rural schools through a range of conservation education activities and a storybook featuring a Pampas cat as main character. Run a camera trap landscape-scale survey with the cooperation of rural producers to better understand the distribution and habitat of the Pampas cat and thus identify key areas for Pampas cat conservation in the southern Espinal.
Grant documents
- Wanted Poster for the Pampas Cat (Leopardus pajeros)
- Infographic about the Pampas Cat and the Geoffroy’s Cat: Educational infographic presenting key information about both felid species. Designed for community outreach and awareness campaigns.
- Brochure about the Pampas Cat (Leopardus colocolo) and the #lentoporlafauna Campaign: Informative brochure created to raise awareness about the Pampas Cat and the threats it faces on roads.
- Information about the Pampas Cat (Leopardus colocolo): Educational video featuring the Pampas Cat.
- A clear, visual sign showcasing the Pampas cat (Leopardus colocolo) in its grassland home—featuring ID traits, behavior, threats, and simple conservation tips—designed for the #slowforfauna global cam
This grant is funded as part of our Fonseca Leadership Program which was established by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This fund supports young conservationists from developing countries.
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