Puma was captured in the University of Antioquia reserve
The University of Antioquia, U. de A., announced that a puma was recently recorded at the Vegas de la Clara farm, one of its agricultural practice and development centers located in the municipality of Gómez Plata.
TL;DR
- A puma was recently recorded at the University of Antioquia's Vegas de la Clara farm in Gómez Plata.
- The sighting was made possible by camera traps, indicating successful ecological restoration and conservation.
- Vegas de la Clara farm spans 82 hectares, with about 40% being tropical humid forest.
- The presence of the puma is significant as it's the first time this species has been recorded there, though other felines like ocelots have been documented.
- The farm has been transformed from a former gold mining area into a wildlife reserve and educational center.
- The ecosystem's recovery and ecological connectivity are strengthening, supporting around 250 species.
- While the puma poses no risk to humans, it could potentially affect domestic animals on nearby farms.