Which apex predator of northern Argentine forests was declared a National Natural Monument in 2001?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Yaguareté (Jaguar / Panthera onca), the largest feline in the Americas
- Step 1: The jaguar is critically endangered in Argentina, with fewer than 250 individuals surviving. Step 2. Populations remain in the Selva Misionera, the Yungas, and the dry Chaco forests. Answer: The Yaguareté (Jaguar / Panthera onca), the largest feline in the Americas. Why not the others: It has maximum legal protection as a National Natural Monument under Law 25.463.
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