ACCIONES DE CONSERVACIÓN DEL ÁGUILA REAL (Aquila chrysaetos) Y PERRITO DE LAS PRADERAS (Cynomys sp.)

Abstract

Two genetic resources of wild fauna in México are described in this study, country which has approximately 11 % of the diversity in birds worldwide. However, this diversity is continually deteriorated by  anthropic activities. Currently, a flag species in category of threatened and considered as priority for conservation is the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), about which the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas, CONANP) and other non-governmental organizations seek to increase their knowledge with the purpose of conservation. A species that coexists with A. chrysaetos in Coahuila, México, is the prairie dog (Cynomys mexicanus), which is categorized as in danger of extinction and provides ecosystem services to the pastures, in addition to being an important component of the diet of carnivores and birds of prey, specifically in the
diet of the golden eagle. This study describes conservation efforts and strategies for both species.