A FAUNA COMO AGENTE DE RECUPERAÇÃO E DO DIAGNÓSTICO AMBIENTAL, O EXEMPLO DO NORDESTE GOIANO

Abstract

The Northeast of Goiás is still home to distinct native animals, knowledge about Species diversity and distribution is still vague in this region. Ecosystem services offered by fauna are few known to science, however, it is understood that some of them are essential for the recovery of degraded areas. However, direct observation of these Fauna paperwork is not an easy task and it is necessary to resort to indirect recording tools. The aim of the study was therefore to evaluate the use of trap cameras as a tool for witness the recovery process of degraded areas and environmentally diagnose different locations, based on records of the Cerrado’s native fauna. Records were made photographs of fauna in four locations with environmental properties and levels of distinct degradation. This collection took place from 2022 to 2024, totaling 235 animal records. Four feline species stood out due to the rarity of the record and the vulnerable level of conservation, with Leopardus pardalis, Leopardus tigrinus, Puma concolor and Puma yagouaroundi. Also worthy of attention was the evidence of the use of decoys by fauna in an area degraded clearing and the role of areas protected by law to ensure biodiversity and local sustainability. Despite this, the high record of domestic dogs, cattle and wild game they can be huge threats to local biodiversity. Further studies are needed in the areas to generate data and strategic actions to preserve wildlife.