Multiannual analysis of chigüiro (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) population parameters in flooded savannas of colombia, towards its sustainable exploitation ; Análisis multianual de parámetros poblacionales del chigüiro (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) en las sabanas inundables colombianas, con miras a su aprovechamiento

Sustainable use of wildlife requires information about the demographic parameters of free-ranging populations. Although exploitation of capybara populations occurs throughout its distribution, in Colombia its legal use has been suspended for two decades. The flooded savannas of Colombia and Venezuela that are home to the largest population of capybara are under high risk due to anthropic transformations. Here, we estimated density, size, age structure, and group size of a population of capybara. We present information from seven samplings between years 2004 and 2017. We established a 3600 ha g... Mehr ...