Jaguar conservation depends on neighbors' attitudes

(Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) A survey of residents near two major national parks in Panama indicates that jaguars deserve increased protection. But because most residents still support road-building in the parks, the survey team recommends further education to emphasize the connection between healthy ecosystems and jaguar survival.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news