Pedregal Comisión Román contribuciones Szalay/Banco

Su inteligencia, vivacidad y curiosidad han favorecido
el éxito de la especie a lo largo de su distribución.
Los mapaches son una de las especies
más reconocidas por su importancia ecológica y
económica para los humanos. Debido a su
amplia distribución y tolerancia a la fragmentación
del hábitat no requiere medidas para su
conservación.
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