2024-03-26 21:00:02
A group of tourists in Peten witnessed a unique moment while heading towards the Tikal National Parksince they found themselves at a jaguar and his cub while crossing a road. There is no doubt that animals always find a way to surprise us!
Petén is home to the largest cats in America, so it is common to see them in the area. We share the video with you!
Tourists capture a jaguar and its cub in Petén
On a night that will become an unforgettable memory for a group of tourists in Petén, there was an exciting encounter with two of the most emblematic inhabitants of the region: a jaguar and its cub.
This exceptional moment was captured on video and shared on the social networks of a local media, generating amazement and admiration among viewers.
The video shows the moment in which one of the cats, identified as a jaguar by one of the tourists, emerges from the darkness and begins to walk along the road, followed closely by its small cub.
The excitement of those present is palpable in the audio of the video, as they marvel at these majestic animals in their natural habitat. When tourists observe the first feline, they are surprised and even more so when they see its baby, which follows closely. What a chilero!
This exciting sighting on the route to Tikal National Park is a reminder of the importance of protecting and conserving animals’ natural habitats.
Harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife is essential to ensure the survival of this near-threatened species, according to the IUCN red list of Threatened Species, and to preserve Guatemala’s natural wealth for future generations.
Petén, home of the largest cat in America
Petén, known for being home to the Maya Biosphere Reserve, is a stronghold of jaguar conservation in Guatemala.
This region, rich in biodiversity, has long been home to these cats, which play a crucial role in the balance of the ecosystem by regulating populations of other animals that, if increased, could cause other species to disappear.
Despite its ecological and cultural importance, populations of this species have suffered a decline in recent years due to activities such as habitat loss and indiscriminate hunting of its natural prey.
It is important to highlight that this feline is an elusive and non-aggressive species, and as we have mentioned on other occasions, when encountering one, it is advisable not to approach them to avoid making them feel threatened.
An important animal for the Mayan culture
In addition to being the largest feline in Americathe jaguar was also very important to the Mayan culture.
In this worldview, the feline had a characteristic of duality, which means that it was associated with opposing forces, such as day and night.
His spotted skin was related to the starry sky, so also for this reason he was considered to have dominion over the night.
These and other elements make the jaguar an animal with a significant presence in different structures created by the Mayans, from engravings to paintings and figures.
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