The Silent Drama of Chungungo in Chile: Researcher Explains Causes After Death of "Marine Cats"

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Street dog attacks and by-catches are among the main causes of death of these charismatic mammals in Chile, according to a study published in Frontiers in Marine Science. Mongabay Latam spoke with Frederick Toro, the principal author of the investigation, who states that, although only 38.5 % of the cases were found to cause death, “the main causes are always associated with the human being.” Death events were concentrated in coastal areas of hi…

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One study reveals that urbanization and human interaction are the main threats to chungungos in Chile, putting their survival at risk.