2024-04-14 00:56:52
He jaguar and puma are two of the biggest cats in the world. Appreciating them in their natural environment is not something you can see every day, however, people who work to protect their habitat have shared beautiful images of these animals with us on several occasions.
This is the case of Francisco Asturias, who recently published two videos where these beautiful animals appear in the Mirador-Río Azul National Parklocated in Peten.
Two of the largest cats in the world were seen in Petén
He Mirador Río Azul National Park, located in the region of Petén in Guatemalahas witnessed exciting encounters with the wild life in recent weeks, with sightings of two of the cats most emblematic de America: the puma and the jaguar.
The first sighting, which occurred last week, was captured in video by Francisco Asturias, a nature lover and conservation advocate. In the video, you can see a majestic puma walking through an area of the park. The animal, with its elegant gait, explored the environment for a few minutes before entering the lush jungle of the nature reserve.
But the excitement doesn’t end there. Francisco Asturias also shared another extraordinary sighting on his social networks: that of a beautiful jaguar that passes in front of a camera trap several times. The images captured by this camera give us a privileged view of the splendor of the largest cat in America, as it moves with grace and determination through its territory. These sightings in the Petén They are a testament to the value of conserving protected areas and preserving Guatemala’s unique biodiversity.
Curious facts that maybe you didn’t know about these felines
Here are some facts you may not have known about them:
Jaguar:
- Largest in America: They are the largest cats in America and the third largest in the world, after the tiger and the lion.
- Expert Swimmers: Unlike many other big cats, they like water and are excellent swimmers. They are often found near rivers, lakes and swamps.
- Powerful Jaw: They have the most powerful bite of all felines. Their jaw can apply exceptional pressure, allowing them to pierce the skull of their prey with ease.
- Unique Spot Pattern: Each individual has a unique spot pattern on its fur, similar to human fingerprints. These patterns are useful for identifying specific individuals and for conservation studies.
Puma:
- Varied Name: They are known by various names in different regions. In North America, they are also known as “mountain lion”, while in South America they are known as “lioncillo” or “lion of America”.
- Wide Habitat Range: They have one of the widest habitat ranges of any mammal in the Western Hemisphere. They can be found from the southern tip of Canada to southern Chile and Argentina.
- Excellent Jumpers: They are incredibly agile and can jump distances of up to 6 meters and heights of up to 5 meters in a single jump.
- The second largest in America: On our continent this feline occupies second place after the jaguar and in the world it is the fourth largest.
- Lone Hunters: These animals are solitary and nocturnal hunters. They often hide and stalk their prey before launching into a quick and powerful attack.
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