Our friend and esteemed Jaguar biologist, Tony Povilitis recently penned a telling letter to the USFW folks in D.C. telling them in no uncertain terms that: "The USFWS should abandon the outdated assumption that the US Southwest is an insignificant,low priority portion of the jaguar’s global range, and move forward with a proactive recoveryplan to restore jaguar presence in the region...... This would greatly enhance prospects forconserving the species in its northern range and globally----read Tony's entire letter by clicking on the link below

Dear Sirs:


The document as I read it emphasizes range-wide conservation beyond the U.S. with little focus on what your agency and others can or will do here in the Southwest. I am especially disappointed to see it ignores the urgent need for connectivity conservation.

I attach my comments suggesting an alternative vision and emphasis. Prior to preparing a jaguar recovery plan based on the outline, I would appreciate your consideration of conservation biology and jurisdictional issues raised. A written response to my comments would be appreciated.


Sincerely,

Tony Povilitis
 Tony Povilitis, Ph.D.
Life Net Nature
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 click here to read Dr. Povilitis'
Comments on USFWS jaguar recovery outline