September 23, 2025Tropical ZoologyOpen Access

Species richness and diel activity patterns of terrestrial mammals in a protected Brazilian dry forest

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Analysis reveals species richness and diel activity patterns of mammals in the Caatinga biome, highlighting conservation needs.

Twelve species of terrestrial mammals were documented, indicating high species richness in the protected dry forest.
The presence of threatened species and healthy feeding relationships underscores the ecological health of the habitat.
Monitoring through camera traps provided novel insights into the diel activity patterns, previously limited in this region.
Threats such as poaching and invasive species emphasize the urgent need for conservation and habitat restoration efforts.

Carnelossi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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