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In Brazil's Pantanal wetlands, jaguars once hunted to near extinction now fuel a thriving ecotourism industry worth millions. Local ranchers are choosing to protect the big cats instead of killing them, proving conservation can be profitable.
Scientists combined satellite data with expert knowledge to create living maps showing where endangered species can thrive now and in the future. The discovery reveals far more suitable habitat remains than expected, offering a roadmap for bringing wildlife back.
Wildlife doesn't recognize borders, and now neither does conservation. Six countries just wrapped up a groundbreaking program that's helping them protect endangered species together—from jaguars crossing Colombia and Panama to rhinos in Chad and South Africa.
Scientists captured 300-pound jaguars making adorable meowing sounds while searching for their cubs in Brazil's Iguaçu National Park. The discovery reveals these powerful predators have a softer side we never knew existed.
Scientists just captured the first-ever recordings of wild jaguars meowing in Brazil's rainforest, revealing that these powerful predators sound surprisingly similar to house cats. The discovery shows that mother jaguars and their cubs use these gentle calls to find each other in the dense forest.
Guatemala chose wildlife over oil, shutting down a 7,000-acre oil field to protect one of the world's most important rainforest reserves. The land will now serve as a military base to stop illegal logging and cattle ranching in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve.
Railway workers in Mexico captured rare footage of jaguar cubs and a black bear near train tracks, delighting residents and confirming endangered species are thriving in the region. The sightings suggest wildlife corridors are working to protect these vulnerable animals.
A Guadalajara veterinarian turned wildlife photographer has won 53 international awards, including World Press Photo, for stunning images that protect endangered Mexican animals. His new book "Confluences" showcases jaguars, axolotls, and creatures divided by border walls.