CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE MASTOFAUNA EM ÁREA DE IMPLANTAÇÃO DE RODOANEL NA CIDADE DE UBERABA/MG.

The present study was carried out in Uberaba city, MG, in areas destined to the implantation of ring road, with the purpose of reducing the traffic of heavy vehicles in the inhabited urban areas of said city. 32 species of medium and large mammals were registered by direct and indirect methods, Dasypodidae being the most abundant family. The presence of the exotic species Sus scrofa was verified. As this species is considered a strong competitor, and your presence may lead to several ecological damages to the populations of native species that inhabit the region, since it competes with native species for food, shelter, territory and breeding areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]