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Spotted jaguar captured in Foz do Iguaçu released into the wild
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Animal received veterinary care and GPS monitoring before release
A spotted jaguar found in an urban area of Foz do Iguaçu at the end of June was returned to its natural habitat on Tuesday, August 4. The cat, captured in a joint operation by Brazilian and Argentine institutions, received veterinary treatment at the Bela Vista Biological Refuge of Itaipu Binacional.
The male was released in Iguaçu National Park after being cleared by the technical team. During the observation period, the animal ate normally and displayed behavior consistent with wild life, factors that allowed its release.
The case is considered rare: the Itaipu lake region had not recorded a confirmed sighting of spotted jaguars for more than two decades. The cat was named Tape'ỹ, a Tupi-Guarani term meaning "the one who got lost on the path".
A GPS monitoring collar was fitted to track its movements and provide data on its readjustment to the habitat, contributing information for future conservation actions for the species.
Source: https://bandnewsfmcuritiba.com/onca-pintada-encontrada-em-foz-do-iguacu-e-devolvida-a-natureza
Frequently asked questions
- What does the name given to the jaguar mean?
- Tape'ỹ comes from Tupi-Guarani and means "the one who got lost on the path".
- Where was the animal released?
- The jaguar was released in Iguaçu National Park.
- How will the animal be monitored?
- A GPS monitoring collar was installed to allow the team to track the jaguar's movements and its readjustment to the natural habitat.
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