Hugo Fernandes-Ferreira

Reconsidering the mammal extinctions in the Pernambuco Endemism Center of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. In the last 500 years, there have been an estimated 21 mammal extinctions in the Pernambuco Endemism Center. We critically reviewed the published historical and recent literature records and concluded that the actual number of mammal species extinction was seven, indicating that the previous figure of 21 species lost is an overestimation of approximately 30 %. Our checklist differs from previous publications by including species that are still extant (n = 5), and removing species that have never been recorded in the Pernambuco Endemism Center (n = 8). We point out that a more rigorous approach towards historical and recent records is needed when producing lists of regionally extinct fauna, given that the implications of misidentifications and false assumptions can potentially lead to loss of credibility by stakeholders and ultimately have a negative effect on species conservation. Resumen Reconsiderando la extinción de mamíferos en el Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco perteneciente al bosque atlántico brasileño. Se ha calculado que, en los últimos 500 años, se han extinguido 21 mamíferos en el Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco. En el presente estudio, realizamos un examen crítico de los datos aportados en las publicaciones científicas históricas y recientes, y concluimos que el número real de mamíferos extintos es de siete, lo que indica que la cifra anterior de 21 especies extintas es una sobrestimación de aproximadamente 30 %. Nuestra lista difiere de las publicaciones previas en que incluye especies aún existentes (n = 5) y excluye otras que nunca habían sido registradas en el Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco (n = 8). Asimismo, señalamos que, al elaborar listas de fauna extinta a escala regional, es necesario adoptar un planteamiento más riguroso en relación con los registros históricos y recientes, dado que las identificaciones erróneas y las suposiciones falsas podrían conducir a la pérdida de credibilidad ante las partes interesadas y, en última instancia, ser negativas para la conservación de especies.

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Fernandes-Ferreira, H., Moura, G.J.B and Alves, R.R.N. 2016. História da caça no Brasil nos séculos XVI e XVII. p. 311-344. In: Jairton Fraga and Juracy Marques (Eds). Ecologia Humana e Agroecologia. Paulo Afonso: SABEH. 344p.

Although the use of wild mammals as a source of food has been better studied in tropical forest environments, their importance as a source of protein for human communities in semiarid environments is little known. In the latter, the availability of wild animal meat is limited in comparison to other environments. In the semiarid regions of northeastern Brazil, hunting wild mammals for their meat is traditional, playing a crucial role in the livelihoods and food security of various rural and urban communities, especially during the annual drought seasons. In this study, we investigated the role of wild mammals as bushmeat in 10 communities within the Caatinga biome in northeast Brazil. We used key-informant interviews, household surveys, and questionnaires to determine the species hunted and consumed. We found that about 30 species were used for bushmeat, with communities clustering into two main groups. We showed that in almost all municipalities visited, all mammals hunted were reported after interview days. A total of 46.9% of hunters consumed bushmeat at least once a week. However, preference for bushmeat over livestock was perceived to be more a matter of taste (61.50% of respondents) than a real need for protein supplementation from the wild. The ease of entering environmental areas where wild mammals can be found has disadvantages for wildlife in terms of pressure and overexploitation, especially where it concerns endangered species. The key to understanding the socioeconomic, cultural, and ecological contexts in which there are traditional uses is to develop conservationist strategies suitable for the socioeconomic reality of human populations.

Gaia Scientia (2014) Volume 8 (1): 99-120 Versão On line ISSN 1981-1268 http://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs2/index.php/gaia/index Resumo Desde os primeiros apontamentos no século XVI até os complexos estudos contemporâneos, o Estado do Ceará, no Nordeste do Brasil, tem sido palco de diversos estudos zoológicos. Esses estudos tem revelado uma fauna bastante diversificada e de grande importância para a compreensão das relações desses animais com o ambiente. Entretanto, nota-se que boa parte das pesquisas realizadas na atualidade dificilmente é atrelada ao seu contexto histórico. Diante desse panorama, inauguramos aqui uma série de publicações que tem como objetivo realizar um levantamento histórico dos pesquisadores e documentos que tratem da diversidade zoológica presente no Estado do Ceará. Essa primeira parte, que compreende a Masto, Ornito e a Herpetologia, proporciona a caracterização dos principais zoólogos cearenses; a documentação da ocorrência pretérita de espécies extintas localme...

Baturité Ridge is an important Atlantic Forest
remnant inserted in the Caatinga Morphoclimatic
Domain located in the Ceará state, Northeast Brazil.
Although this area presents high rates of endemism
and has been investigated by many researchers in the
past, there was never an investigation regarding local
mammals. In this context, this study aims to survey the
non-volant mammals of this region to serve as a basis for
future ecological and conservation studies. The work was
conducted between 2009 and 2014, based on analyses of
voucher specimens from zoological collections, capture
of specimens in fieldwork, visual and photographic
records, and interviews with selected local residents.
Altogether, 32 species were documented and seven are
present on lists of endangered animals. In addition,
interviews indicated that three non-recorded species
probably occur in the area and another two were pointed
out by local people as locally extinct. Discussions about
identification and conservation aspects were presented