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Record Study Finds Short-Eared Dogs Outnumber Jaguars in Andes

6/19/2026

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Researchers assembled the largest confirmed record collection of the short-eared dog to date.
The study found short-eared dogs are more abundant in Bolivia and Peru than previously believed.
From 34 camera-trap surveys over 25 years, researchers captured 594 photos and estimated 15 dogs per 38.61 square miles, outpacing jaguars.
Most records came from protected zones and Indigenous territories, underscoring their role in the species' survival.

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Researchers assembled the largest confirmed record collection of the short-eared dog to date.
The study found short-eared dogs are more abundant in Bolivia and Peru than previously believed.
From 34 camera-trap surveys over 25 years, researchers captured 594 photos and estimated 15 dogs per 38.61 square miles, outpacing jaguars.
Most records came from protected zones and Indigenous territories, underscoring their role in the species' survival.