The Jaguar in Iberá

[Balam]

THE JAGUAR, A KEYSTONE SPECIES OF IBERÁ'S ECOSYSTEM.

Generally, top predators are keystone species and play notable ecological roles in the ecosystems they inhabit. Without them, natural habitats deteriorate and become poor. Jaguars, for instance, regulate the environment by modifying their prey abundance and behavior.

As with the grey wolf in Yellowstone, we expect that the jaguar's comeback triggers notable changes in Iberá. These changes will help reverse environmental crises such as biodiversity loss, climate chaos, and the appearance of new pandemics.

To weigh these changes in the ecosystem, we are working with researchers from “Proyecto Yaguareté (Jaguar Project)” within the National Scientific and Technical Research Council and the CelBA Civic Association, both organizations leading the investigations.

The investigation includes placing cameras in the field to record the presence and attributes of other species of Iberá. Last week, these cameras captured the park's new inhabitants, Mariua and her cubs Karai and Porã. Although they're still inconspicuous, changes in the environment start to develop.

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Photo credits: Proyecto Yaguareté

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