Just around 250 jaguars left in Argentine

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Ratifican versión Diputados del proyecto de conservación de la Panthera Onca: Paraguay

(Photo: Fauna Paraguay)

Ratifican versión Diputados del proyecto de conservación de la Panthera Onca

19-08-2014 Honorable Cámara de Diputados del Paraguay, Paraguay

La Comisión de Agricultura y Ganadería, que lidera el parlamentario Edgar Ortiz (PLRA-Itapúa), recomendó la ratificación de la Cámara Baja en lo que respecta a la sanción inicial del Proyecto de Ley "De conservación de la Panthera Onca". La propuesta había sido aprobada, con algunas modificaciones, por el pleno de Diputados, pero el Senado las rechazó, ratificándose, igualmente, en su versión del documento.

Según explicó el diputado Celso Kennedy (PLRA-Caaguazú), miembro del órgano asesor, esta propuesta pretende que, ante la presencia "amenazante" de estos animales en áreas productivas, los mismos sean trasladados a otras zonas aptas, que no impliquen cautividad, ni pongan en amenaza a las personas ni a los ejemplares.

De acuerdo a lo que reza el documento, "esas zonas serán áreas de especial protección, de dominio privado o público, las cuales deberán ser inscriptas como refugio de jaguares en la SEAM".

Cabe mencionar que la Cámara de Diputados, en su carácter de cámara revisora, tendrá la última palabra en cuanto a esta normativa.

Por otro lado, fue postergado el tratamiento del Proyecto de Ley "Que establece y reglamenta la creación de unidades de gestión ambiental en empresas con alto impacto ambiental", que fuera presentado por el legislador Tadeo Rojas (ANR-Central).

La intención, según mencionó el diputado Kennedy, es convocar a instituciones del sector ambiental para un mejor análisis del documento.

¡No te pierdas el estreno de “Yaguareté, la última frontera”! : Argentina

¡No te pierdas el estreno de “Yaguareté, la última frontera”! 

13-08-2014  Vida Silvestre, Argentina


Vida Silvestre te invita el 2 de septiembre en los Cines Village Recoleta a la avant premiere de "Yaguareté, la última frontera", un documental que resume la situación de la especie en cada una de las regiones donde aún habita, analizando los principales problemas que atentan contra su conservación, a través del trabajo de los científicos que trabajan con la especie.

“Yaguareté, la Última Frontera” fue escrito y dirigido por Marcelo Viñas, producido por Juan María Raggio, dos reconocidos documentalistas de naturaleza y narrado por Ricardo Darín. Es un trabajo de Timbó films y Jumara films, que contó con el apoyo de la Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina, la Administración de Parques Nacionales, la Provincia de Misiones. Además cuenta con el respaldo del Centro de Investigación del Bosque Atlántico (CeIBA-CONICET).

El yaguareté, especie en peligro

¿Sabías que quedan menos de 200 ejemplares en el país?

El documental "Yaguareté, la última frontera" te cuenta cómo científicos, guardaparques y conservacionistas trabajan por la la supervivencia de esta especie emblemática.

¡No te olvide de reservar tu entrada para la avant premiere de "Yaguareté, la última frontera" completando el formulario en este link!

Para conocer más sobre el yaguareté, sus características y hábitos, hacé click aquí

Si querés saber cómo se investiga al yaguareté, hacé click aquí

Incredible moment caiman is caught by one-eyed jaguar after sneaking up on it through water: Pantanal, Brazil

Incredible moment caiman is caught by one-eyed jaguar after sneaking up on it through water 

The images of the one-eyed jaguar - known locally as Mick Jaguar - were captured in Brazil

'Mick Jaguar' who is also known as 'one-eye' is blind in one eye after a previous fight with a caiman

Last year footage of the cat pouncing onto its prey on a sandbank made headlines around the world

Dr Andrew Melhuish, from Wargrave, Berkshire, witnessed the spectacular moment in September last year

08-08-2014  By Belinda Robinson  The Daily Mail, UK

A deadly jaguar stalks along a riverbank with its sight set on a caiman - before ruthlessly attacking it and dragging it away.

The action-packed images of the one-eyed jaguar were captured in the Pantanal wetlands of western Brazil.

The stealthy cat known locally as 'Mick jaguar' is blind in one eye after a previous fight with a caiman and was caught prowling the bank before diving into the water and emerging with the reptile firmly in its jaws.

Hunt: The jaguar is a beautiful and striking sight as it confidently walks through wetlands in Brazil

Ruthless: The one-eyed jaguar was seen prowling the bank before he sorted out what he would have for lunch in Pantanal Wetlands, Brazil

River: The jaguar crawls slowly into the river with only one thing on its mind: catching the caiman

 

The hungry predator then retreated into jungle to enjoy his prize.

This is not the first time the jaguar - also nicknamed 'One-eye' by locals - has been spotted attacking a caiman.

Last year footage of the cat pouncing onto its prey on a sandbank made headlines around the world - but it appears this animal has a taste for reptiles.

Dr Andrew Melhuish, from Wargrave, Berkshire, witnessed the spectacular moment in September last year but has only just released the images.

Shallow water: The jaguar is fully immersed in water as it begins to hunt its prey it makes sure that it can see everything from all angles

Catch: The jaguar emerges with the reptile firmly in its jaws whilst the caiman puts up a fight but only one will come out on top

Fight: The two continue to struggle and fight with each other, but the jaguar is far stronger and carries away its prey by the scrap of its neck

He said: 'We watched as he climbed a sandy hill, paused, and then leapt into a large pool, covered in reeds and water hyacinth.

'For the next 15 seconds we watched the reeds waving and heard loud splashing. Then the reeds parted and he walked towards us carrying a dead caiman in his mouth.

'Having demonstrated his prowess he then disappeared into the trees to enjoy his lunch.'

According to scientists, there are an estimated 4,000-7,000 Jaguars in the Pantanal.

Lunch: The jaguar looks a little bloody as it carries the reptile in its jaws through grass and wetlands in preparation for a hard-fought feast

Attack: The one-eyed jaguar pins the caiman down and sinks its teeth in the caiman's head as it finishes off the job once and for all

Dr Andrew Melhuish said: 'Having demonstrated his prowess he then disappeared into the trees to enjoy his lunch'

They have become specialist caiman killers and hunt during broad daylight, surprising the cold-blooded reptiles while they bask in the sun./div>

They are also the largest and most powerful jaguars in South America, enabling them to take down larger prey.

Jaguars are starting to become a tourist pull in this area because they can be regularly seen in broad daylight.

Elsewhere, jaguars - who are estimated to number between 50,000 and 100,000 through South America and Central America -are often hunted and tend to be shy and reclusive, making them much harder to see in the wild.

Forestry Department investigates killing of Jaguar: Belize

Forestry Department investigates killing of Jaguar 

07-08-2014 ambergriscaye.com, Belize

The Forestry Department is currently investigating the killing of a jaguar up north. Two officers of the department are currently in Sarteneja Village, in the Corozal district where the vicious act occurred. Today, on the social media, a picture of the dead animal was posted by a resident of that area. According to that post, the jaguar surfaced months ago and begun terrorizing villagers.

Farmers have complained of the loss of numerous livestock including pigs, horses, cows and even dogs. Considered ferocious, the jaguar apparently charged at a villager this morning near the entrance of the village; the Sarteneja resident allegedly responded by aiming his rifle at the predatory female cat.

But there is some outrage because the jaguar had a cub that was left behind. Others in the village, however, say that they were left with no choice after the Forestry Department failed to respond promptly. The killing of the jaguar has caused conflict within the community where some believe that the animal should have been shot with a tranquilizer, captured and relocated in order to protect our Belizean wildlife.

Jaguars are protected animals; Belize has one of the healthiest populations.

The issue on 7News Belize, starting at 1:06:17:

NOTE:
When in Suriname a jaguar gets killed no one is investigating the killing. Often the killers and a killed jaguar appear on pictures in local newspapers, showing how proud they are having shot dead a jaguar. Untill today not once a jaguar-killer has been brought to court in Suriname for killing a protected panthera onca.....

Ontsnapte jaguar in Bulgarije doodgeschoten

De kleine kooi waarin de jaguar leefde. (Bron foto: Born Free)

Uit dierentuin te Lovech ontsnapte jaguar doodgeschoten

03-08-2014  De Telegraaf

SOFIA - Na een urenlange jacht op een ontsnapte jaguar in Bulgarije is het dier doodgeschoten. De jaguar ontsnapte uit een dierentuin in de Noord-Bulgaarse stad Lovech toen zijn kooi werd schoongemaakt. Het lukte jagers en politiemensen niet om het weggelopen roofdier te pakken te krijgen.

Het plan was om de jaguar met eten te lokken en hem dan te verdoven. Toen dat mislukte, werd het dier doodgeschoten 'voor de gezondheid en het leven van mensen', zei de burgemeester. 'We hebben al het mogelijke gedaan om de jaguar terug in zijn kooi te krijgen.'

Noot:
Na wat speurwerk kwam ik deze foto tegen op het internet. En dan ga je denken, misschien is het dier wel beter af nu......