r/Jaguarland

Abstract

The jaguar ( Panthera onca ) is an adaptable, solitary predator that used to range from Argentina to the southwestern United States. Despite having been extirpated in several areas due to anthropogenic activities, there is a breeding population in the State of Sonora, and resident adults in Arizona, in the United States. Even though the State of Chihuahua is in close proximity and there is a likelihood of dispersal, there are no formal studies for the species in the State. As part of a broader monitoring project, we surveyed two privately owned ranches and one ejido in the northern part of Chihuahua, Mexico, using camera trapping equipment. We obtained five new records of the species as well as one account of a potential collaborative interaction between two males. These records show the use of temperate environments and higher elevations, which contrast with published literature, as this species is commonly associated with tropical and sub‐tropical environments below 1200 m. We highlight the importance of the area and the need for it to be taken into consideration when developing models and conservation strategies.

Amur tiger x melanistic jaguar contrast

The intense stare of an Amazonian male who just became aware of the camera trap

Coalition Divino-Timburé has had a drastic decrease in sightings over the past few months. With newer males arriving at Caiman, we've yet to see if their reign in the area has come to an end.

A young jaguar is causing misery for its parents

King of the Night

Jaguar and butterfly

Pantanal male jaguar portrait

Takajay male mating with Sasõ female. He's beginning to very closely resemble his father Qaramtá in appearance.

Formoso approaching

The cave jaguars of the Brazilian Cerrado

Family of jaguars at the Lumigny Safari Reserve, France: K'Arka standard male, Leïla melanistic female, and Tikal their melanistic son.

Brute male from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest

Massive male sighted at Fazenda Esperança, southern Pantanal. So many giants are hiding in the Pantanal in areas not frequented by people that we know nothing about.

High Elevation Occurrences of Jaguars ( Panthera onca , Linnaeus 1758) (Mammalia, Felidae) in Northwestern Mexico, With a Record of Collaborative Interactions

Jaguar in Kaa Iya National Park Bolivia

A look at the healthy and growing litter of cubs from melanistic Cerrado pair Romeu and Mamba at the Jaguar Conservation Fund.

Jaguar Balaam portrait, Pairi Daiza, Belgium.

Jaguar and Anteater

It finally happened! The first jaguar sighting by tourists in Iberá occurred the last week. This marks a major milestone in the reintroduction project in the area because it means jaguars are becoming more visible and expanding to touristic areas and portals.