Dr. Octavio Monroy Vilchis is a Mexican scientist known for his research in wildlife ecology, biodiversity, and conservation of endangered species. He works at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, where he has coordinated research activities at the Center for Applied Biological Sciences Research. His research mainly focuses on ecology and conservation of threatened animals, especially large carnivores such as jaguars, pumas, and black bears in Mexico. He studies how environmental factors and human activities affect wildlife populations and biodiversity.