Core Insights - The population of jaguars in Mexico has significantly increased, with a reported count of 5,326 in 2024, marking a 30% rise since the species was classified as endangered in 2010 [1] - The latest census conducted by the Mexican National Jaguar Conservation Alliance (ANCJ) indicates an 11% growth in the jaguar population since the last survey in 2018, which is described as a "surprising and encouraging" result [1] - Despite the positive growth, experts suggest that it will take 15 to 30 years of sustained efforts for the jaguar population to be free from extinction risks, with a target of reaching over 8,000 individuals in more than 30 years [1] Population and Conservation Status - The jaguar, also known as the American tiger, is the largest and most robust feline in the Western Hemisphere and the only member of the Panthera genus in the Americas [1] - The decline in jaguar numbers is attributed to habitat destruction, illegal hunting, smuggling, and conflicts with ranchers [1] - The species was listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List in 2016 [1]
墨西哥的美洲豹数量显著增长 比2010年增加了30%
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-08-31 06:17