As an essential part of the species conservation program, two jaguars are captured in Misiones. It is the female Paraý and her cub Gaucho, within the Iguazú National Park.
This was confirmed by the technical team of the Yaguareté Project, in collaboration with the National Parks Administration (APN).
The action is part of a key strategy to ensure the monitoring and conservation of the jaguar (Panthera onca), a critically endangered species in the Gran Chaco and the Paraná Forest region.
Successful mission: two jaguars captured in Misiones
The capture, carried out with strict animal welfare protocols, was planned with the aim of checking the health status of Paraý and her cub.
In addition to placing a new GPS satellite collar that will allow tracking their movements and behavior patterns in the Misiones jungle.
Paraý was first released in 2021, coming from the breeding center of the Species Reintroduction Center (CRYF) located in the Iberá National Park.
Since then, she has successfully adapted to the wild and, in 2023, gave birth to her first cub, Gaucho, marking a milestone for the recovery of the jaguar in the region.
Technological monitoring, key for conservation
The placement of the GPS collar on Paraý will allow obtaining precise information about her territory, feeding habits, interactions, and movements.
This data is essential to design more effective management and conservation strategies, especially in areas where the jaguar faces threats such as habitat fragmentation, poaching, and loss of ecological connectivity.
Gaucho, approximately 1 and a half years old, was also temporarily captured for a health assessment.
Although he still remains with his mother, technicians believe that in a short time he could start his dispersal and independence stage.
The importance of protecting the jaguar in Misiones
The jaguar is the largest feline in America and a key link in the balance of the jungle ecosystem. In the province of Misiones, it is estimated that only between 90 and 100 specimens survive in the wild, so each individual matters.
Actions like these, coordinated by public agencies and specialized organizations, reinforce Argentina’s commitment to the recovery of threatened species and the restoration of natural environments.
