They fled the flames—now jaguars rule a wetland refuge

First Came the Fire. Then Came the Jaguars.

After a catastrophic wildfire and extreme drought tore through Brazil’s Pantanal, something surprising happened—jaguars started pouring into a remote wetland already home to the world’s densest population of these elusive big cats. Rather than being pushed out, the jaguars stayed, multiplied, and continued hunting fish and caimans, revealing an unexpected resilience. Scientists now believe this [...]

They fled the flames—now jaguars rule a wetland refuge

After devastating wildfires scorched the Brazilian Pantanal, an unexpected phenomenon unfolded—more jaguars began arriving at a remote wetland already known for having the densest jaguar population on Earth. Scientists discovered that not only did the local jaguars survive, but their numbers swelled as migrants sought refuge. This unique ecosystem, where jaguars feast mainly on fish and caimans and tolerate each other’s presence unusually well, …

Environmental News Network - Jaguar Population Increases After Wildfire and Drought, Indicating Area’s Role as Climate Refuge

Following a large-scale wildfire, more jaguars migrated to a study site in the Brazilian wetlands that already had the largest population density of jaguars in the world, a new study found.

They fled the flames—now jaguars rule a wetland refuge - NewsGroove Uk

Following a large-scale wildfire, more jaguars migrated to a study site in the Brazilian wetlands that already had the largest population density of jaguars in the world, a new study