New specimen of jaguar found in Argentina

The specimen had been seen last year by camera traps and has already been identified

The Reserva Natural Formosa has confirmed the sighting of a new jaguar adult male, a species that is in danger of extinction in the country. The existence of 250 remaining jaguars had been counted, but now with this new discovery the possibilities of hope for the preservation of the species are encouraging.

Argentine legislation has declared the animal as National Natural Monument, prohibiting its hunting and commercialization throughout the country. Furthermore, at the international level, the IUCN consider it “under the Threat” and is included in Appendix 1 of the convention CITES.

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The jaguar has a robust body, males usually weigh around 80 kg and females about 60 kg. They have fur that varies from brown to yellowish and white on their ventral area, dotted with black rosettes. Although there are melanistic specimens (black fur) and albinos too.

He yaguaretéis known as the largest cat in America, and currently its species presented several threats that put its existence at risk. This animal distributed from the south of the United States to Argentine Patagonia, This feline today is found mainly in Mexico and northern Argentina, occupying only 15 to 20% of its original range. The loss, deforestation and advance of agriculture and livestock have fragmented its habitat, poaching and the reduction of its prey have led to an alarming decline in its populations, currently estimating that only about 300 specimens remain in the territory. Argentinian.

Efforts to preserve this feline focus mainly on habitat conservation, rescue of specimens, raising awareness and joint management with local wildlife directorates. This project called «Yaguareté Project» It seeks not only to safeguard the yaguareté but also to promote the conservation of the ecosystem in which it lives.