Trail cameras are changing how we track and protect wildlife by capturing rare animals that scientists rarely see face-to-face. These motion-activated devices are helping confirm the existence of species thought to be extinct and providing crucial data for conservation efforts worldwide. In Guatemala’s Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve, researchers finally captured what they had long suspected – the presence of jaguars and pumas. Despite the reserve being home to nearly 900 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles, these big cats had proven incredibly difficult to document. “The occurrence of jaguars and pumas across the reserve provides critical insights into … Continue reading Trail Cameras Capture ‘Extinct’ Species: Himalayan Quail Found After 150 Years, Snow Leopards Up 20%