Trilobites PenguinsBecomePrey for the Pumas of Patagonia In Argentina, the return of pumas brought top predators back to the landscape — much to penguins’ dismay. Share full article 0
Wildlife conservation efforts in the Patagonia region of Argentina have been so successful that rebounding populations of pumas have found a new main source of prey.
Penguins, historically not abundant to the coast of Patagonia, represent a novel prey for pumas. European settlements brought the eradication of predators, including foxes and pumas, allowing penguins to colonise the continental coast and form large breeding colonies.
Long absent from Argentinian Patagonia due to over-hunting, pumas have returned and started hunting local Magellanic penguins, which aren't normally part of the big cats' diet. A new study shows ...
In a fascinating twist, puma populations in Patagonia are thriving and have found an unexpected food source - Magellanic penguins! This video explores the conservation efforts that led to the ...
La población de pumas de la Patagonia se dispara gracias a una presa inesperada: los pingüinos Esta fuente de alimento marina en el sur de Argentina provoca la mayor concentración de estos ...
One of the main effects of the return of pumas is the increase in predation on other animals, particularly on the penguin population. Penguins, being smaller and more vulnerable than pumas, have become easy targets for these apex predators. This has led to a decline in the penguin population, as they struggle to defend themselves against these newfound threats.
