Indicios indirectos de la presencia del oso andino (Tremarctos ornatus Cuvier, 1825) en el noroeste de Argentina

摘要: Indirect evidence on the presence of Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus Cuvier, 1825) in northwestern Argentina. The bears ornatus) Argentina has been disputed due to absence confirming evidence. Many experts currently doubt their this country. Nevertheless, Tucuman-Bolivian Forest or Yungas is a typical ecosystem where species can be found, particularly studied area, which habitat appears high quality for bears. Between 2001 and 2006, 23 cases provinces Salta Jujuy were recorded. Footprints, food remains scats found. In addition, natives, farmers, hunters interviewed collect new data species. conclusion that must considered an area with probability maintaining resident population Although probably small perhaps isolated population, permanent might not longer doubted.