Browsing by Autor "Luis F. Aguirre"

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History of Mammalogy in Bolivia
(Springer International Publishing, 2026) Teresa Tarifa; Luis F. Aguirre
Lista actualizada y comentada de los mamíferos de Bolivia.
(European Organization for Nuclear Research, 2019) Luis F. Aguirre; Teresa Tarifa; Robert B. Wallace; Nuria Bernal H.; Lizette Siles
(Uploaded by Plazi for the Bat Literature Project) We present an update to the list of mammals known to occur in Bolivia. We incorporate and describe recent taxonomic changes and new records for the country made since the last list published in 2003. New records and taxonomic changes were considered only if they had verifiable evidence. To date, the list of mammals for the country includes 406 native species, belonging to 11 orders, 46 families and 196 genera, representing an increase of 51 species over the 2003 list. Among those added, 14 were new to science and have type localities in Bolivia. The most diverse orders were Rodentia (148 species), Chiroptera (138), Didelphimorphia (35) and Carnivora (27); a total of 25 species are endemic to Bolivia. In addition, 14 species of introduced mammals are listed. Additional records and taxonomic changes are expected as a result of biological inventories currently in execution, re-identification of specimens deposited in national and foreign mammal collections, and future taxonomic revisions.
Nuevos reportes del vampiro de patas peludas _Diphylla ecaudata_ (Chiroptera: Desmodontinae) para los departamentos de Cochabamba y Santa Cruz
(European Organization for Nuclear Research, 2003) Lizette Siles; Arturo Muñoz; Luis F. Aguirre
(Uploaded by Plazi for the Bat Literature Project) No abstract provided.
Phyllostomus hastatus
(Oxford University Press, 2003) Mery Santos; Luis F. Aguirre; Luis B. Vázquez; Jorge Ortega
Scientists warning on the ecological effects of radioactive leaks on ecosystems
(Frontiers Media, 2023) Cristián Bonacic; Rodrigo A. Medellín; William J. Ripple; Raman Sukumar; André Ganswindt; Suzana M. Padua; Claudio Padua; Mary C. Pearl; Luis F. Aguirre; Lourdes Mugica Valdés
A nuclear leakage or tactical nuclear weapon use in a limited war could cause immense and long-lasting ecological consequences beyond the direct site of exposure. We call upon all scientists to communicate the importance of the environmental impacts of such an event to all life forms on Earth, including humankind. Changes to ecosystem structure and functioning and species extinctions would alter the biosphere for an unknown time frame. Radiation could trigger cascade effects in marine, atmospheric and terrestrial ecosystems of a magnitude far beyond human capabilities for mitigation or adaptation. Even a “tactical nuclear war” could alter planet Earth’s living boundaries, ending the current Anthropocene era.
Understanding the conservation-genetics gap in Latin America: challenges and opportunities to integrate genetics into conservation practices
(Frontiers Media, 2024) Constanza Napolitano; Cristhian Clavijo; Viviana Rojas-Bonzi; Carolina Isabel Miño; José F. González‐Maya; Nadia Bou; Alan Giraldo; Ángela Martino; Cristina Yumi Miyaki; Luis F. Aguirre
Introduction: Integrating genetic data into conservation management decisions is a challenging task that requires strong partnerships between researchers and managers. Conservation in Latin America is of crucial relevance worldwide given the high biodiversity levels and the presence of hotspots in this region. Methods: We conducted a survey across Latin America to identify gaps and opportunities between genetic researchers and conservation managers. We aimed to better understand conservation managers' points of view and how genetic research could help conservation practitioners to achieve their goals, by implementing genetic assessments that could effectively inform conservation practices. We distributed an online survey via four regional collaborating organizations and 32 focal points based in 20 Latin American countries. The target respondents were conservation managers of species or areas in Latin America. Results: We collected a total of 468 answered questionnaires from 21 Latin American countries. Most respondents (44%) were from an academic or research institution while non-academics were mainly from non-governmental institutions (30%) and government agencies (25%). Most respondents (65%) have performed or used genetic assessments in their managed area or species, either alone, in partnership, contracting someone else or using published results. For the majority of this group, the genetic results were relevant to their conservation management goals, helping to inform management decisions. Respondents that had not performed genetic assessments (35%) were mainly from the non-academic group, and their main barriers were limited access to funds, genetic lab facilities, and trained personnel to design studies and conduct lab work. Discussion: From the findings, we describe the current situation and provide a general diagnosis of the conservation-genetics gap in Latin America. We describe the gender gap, academic-practitioner co-development of conservation questions and projects, and the nationality and residency of Latin American conservation managers in relation to the countries where they work. We discuss opportunities to co-create research questions and co-develop studies based on conservation practitioners' needs. We offer recommendations for overcoming barriers to integrate genetic information into conservation actions, and advance agendas that fit the needs and realities of the highly heterogeneous, biodiverse and challenging Latin American region.