Primer registro de basura en heces de puma (Puma concolor) en el Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, provincia de Santa Cruz, República Argentina
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In this work we report the finding of waste remains in puma feces in Los Glaciares National Park (LGNP), Santa Cruz province (Argentina). The residues were found in three puma feces collected on the trekking trails within the Park, and included the following items: thread, matches, and two types of polyethylene. We recommend continuing with the analysis of puma feces, while incorporating samples from other carnivore species present in the park. This information will allow discerning whether animals are changing their feeding habits or if events like these are part of accidental consumption.
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