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2 clusters · 3 sources · 27 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 7 days ago

Jaguar sightings in Argentina and Paraguay

Overview

Recent sightings of jaguars in South America indicate the presence of the species in various regional habitats. In Argentina’s Esteros del Iberá region, a female jaguar was observed seeking refuge in a tree after being pursued by peccaries. This interaction is noted as a potential sign of successful reintroduction efforts, with the Rewilding Argentina Foundation reporting that the wild population in Iberá reached approximately 50 individuals by April 2026.

In Paraguay, authorities in the San Pedro del Paraná district reported a sighting of a jaguar and its cub near the 8 de Diciembre settlement. The animals reportedly fled into a forested area connecting to the Tebicuary River and San Rafael National Park. Local police have forwarded the report to the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development to implement protection measures for the endangered species.

Entities

National Police of Paraguay · CAM · Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development · Rewilding Argentina Foundation · Neiva

Timeline

7 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Jaguar and cub sighted in San Pedro del Paraná
A jaguar and its cub were sighted in the 8 de Diciembre settlement in San Pedro del Paraná, Paraguay, prompting reports to environmental authorities.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Jaguar seeks refuge in tree after being pursued by peccaries in Argentina
A female jaguar in Argentina's Esteros del Iberá was forced to seek refuge in a tree after being pursued by a group of peccaries, signaling the growing presence of the species in the region.

Sources

diarioparaguayo.com · itapuanoticias.tv · popular.com.py