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The aim is to understand the interactions between pumas and livestock guarding dogs in a conflict-prone area.

March 29, 2026OryxOpen Access

Pumas and livestock guarding dog interactions: a case study from an area of human–carnivore conflict in central Argentina

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This case study analyzes puma and dog interactions in a human-carnivore conflict area, suggesting implications for wildlife management.

The aim is to understand the interactions between pumas and livestock guarding dogs in a conflict-prone area.
Analyzed 5 years of camera-trap data (2018–2022)
Recorded activity patterns of pumas and guarding dogs
Identified factors influencing puma habitat use
Examined interactions between pumas and guarding dogs
Pumas were primarily nocturnal, while the guarding dog was mostly diurnal
Puma habitat use increased with scrubland cover and distance from human activity
Puma and dog interactions were infrequent and geographically limited
Evidence suggests pumas may avoid areas with guarding dogs

García et al. (2026) studied this question.

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