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Jaguar Aroeira and Cub Spotted in Pantanal, Highlighting Habituation Process
A well-known jaguar, Aroeira, was observed with her four-month-old cub in Brazil's Pantanal, showcasing the region's wildlife habituation efforts.
MIRANDA, MATO GROSSO DO SUL – The jaguar known as Aroeira, approximately six years old, was recently sighted with her four-month-old cub in the Pantanal region of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The sighting occurred on May 19 at the Caiman ecological refuge, according to local reports.
Fagner Roque de Almeida, a tour guide who recorded the interaction, noted the significance of the cub's appearance. Young jaguar cubs typically exhibit shyness and tend to retreat into vegetation when vehicles approach. "As he is still very young, he ends up entering the forest when he notices the car," Almeida stated, adding that cubs gradually become accustomed to the presence of vehicles over time.
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