Carnivore collaring in Zambia helps protect wildlife and communities
Large carnivores, like tigers or leopards, are considered “umbrella species” because conserving their populations in healthy numbers also provides protection to large areas of their habitat that many other species depend on for homes and resources. They also serve as important indicator species to understanding the impacts of human activities on the surrounding ecosystem. Healthy populations of umbrella species often indicate a healthy overall ecosystem and vice versa. In an effort to better understand them, placing radio collars on large carnivores can provide scientists with valuable d...
Source: worldwildlife.org