Subsistence hunting and consumption of Leopardus wiedii (Carnivora: Felidae) in a rural community in the department of La Guajira, Colombia

Abstract

The small felids deal different threats to its conservation such as deforestation, use as pets, retaliation, direct hunting and for human consumption. Nevertheless, this threat is poorly documented, in Colombia, the consumption of meat from felines such as the jaguaroundi, cougar and jaguar has been reported. Here report a case of the margay hunting and consumption by the farmers communities in the department of La Guajira. This record is the first that documented this success, and it is represent an important aspect for the conservation of small wild felines in marginal rural areas of Colombia.