Medium to large size mammals of southern Serra do Amolar, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazilian Pantanal

A comprehensive inventory of medium to large-sized mammals in the southern Serra do Amolar, a critical biodiversity hotspot within Brazil's Pantanal biome, reveals 33 species from 18 families. This study, conducted non-invasively between 2009 and 2013 at Engenheiro Eliezer Batista Private Natural Heritage Reserve and Santa Tereza ranch, highlights the presence of endangered species like the giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), vulnerable species such as the lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris), and near-threatened species including the jaguar (Panthera onca). The findings underscore the region's significance for mammal conservation in a broader ecological context, addressing a critical gap in biodiversity data for this understudied area.

Porfirio, G., Sarmento, P., Filho, N. L. X., Cruz, J., & Fonseca, C. (2014). Medium to large size mammals of southern Serra do Amolar, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazilian Pantanal. Check List, 10(3), 473–482. https://doi.org/10.15560/10.3.473