Mamíferos silvestres na APP de um parque urbano em Uberlândia, MG

Abstract

Urban parks are essential for biodiversity conservation in urbanized areas, serving as refuges for various species, including wild mammals. This study aimed to survey medium- and large-sized mammal fauna in Parque do Sabiá, located in Uberlândia (MG), assessing their occurrence and spatial distribution using camera traps. Data collection took place between October 2024 and April 2025, totaling a sampling effort of 417 camera-trap days across 16 sampling points in the park. A total of 295 independent records from 11 species were obtained, with the most frequent being Didelphis albiventris, Felis catus, Canis familiaris, Dasyprocta azarae, and Myrmecophaga tridactyla. The presence of juveniles and long-term reports of certain species suggest that the park provides minimum conditions for survival, growth, and reproduction of some wild mammals, even being an area with high human presence. Environmental heterogeneity and physical isolation due to surrounding walls influenced species distribution, reinforcing the importance of proper management of these green areas. The results demonstrate the potential of Parque do Sabiá as a refuge for urban mammal fauna and highlight the need for actions aimed at ecological connectivity and continuous wildlife monitoring.