Meet Arizona's El Jefe, The Only Jaguar Known to Exist in The USA-- SEE Video
by TBC Press on 02/05/16
Hikers beware, there are more than just cougars in the mountains outside of Tucson, Arizona. In the wilderness of the Santa Rita Mountains, there lives, what is believed to be the only wild jaguar in the United States. Researchers recently released a compilation of trail camera footage that is the first to be seen by the public.
“These glimpses into his behavior offer the keys to unlocking the mysteries of these cryptic cats” said Aletris Neils, executive director of Conservation CATalyst, the organization which released the video. “We are able to determine he is an adult male jaguar, currently in prime condition. Every new piece of information is important for conserving northern jaguars and we look forward to building upon on these data so that we can collectively make better decisions on how to manage these fascinating and endangered cats.” READ MORE and SEE VIDEO
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