The recent news about the release of jaguars in the wild Argentine territory reached the actor’s ears. For this reason, Leonardo DiCaprio publicly demanded respect for the almost extinct jaguars in Argentina. This statement has spread rapidly and has gone around the world.
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In Argentine territory this feline is known as Yaguareté
It is a word of Guarani origin that translates as: “true beast”. This is how jaguars have remained with the indigenous voice of jaguars, integrating the wild fauna of the nation.
Keep in mind that its scientific name is Panthera Onca. It is the largest cat in South America. It can measure up to 2.5 meters in length. This animal is an efficient hunter and its fur has dark spots.
Unfortunately, the jaguar is critically threatened with extinction in Argentina. He has been a victim of hunting. Likewise, their territories have been reduced by fires and the felling of jungle areas.
Jaguars were reintroduced in the Iberá National Park
This park is located in the province of Corrientes, in the north of the country. Thanks to the Rewilding Argentina Foundation it happens that three jaguars already live in complete freedom in the Iberá National Park.
It is a female and her two pups. The pair of cubs were born in captivity, at the end of 2020. In January 2021 this family of jaguars was released in Iberá Park. The jaguars had disappeared from this area for 70 years.
At the time, Leonardo DiCaprio congratulated the Argentines for the release of these animals. Now, he asks that they be respected. He affirms that the jaguars must repopulate their original territory in peace and without danger.
In this way, the interest of the protagonist of Titanic for wildlife is once again evident. He is not just making a statement by reintroducing jaguars to Iberá. In addition, he has been following up on this event.
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The Iberá park was created in 2018
Precisely, this space is decreed for the protection of wildlife. It is not only planned to recover a space for jaguars. Also, for other endangered species that need territories to survive.
It is expected that a good part of the Argentine fauna can relocate to Iberá. By now, we know that personalities like DiCaprio express favorable opinions about it. Likewise, environmental groups work in the area.
The jaguar is a beautiful feline. During other times it was frequent to see it in wild areas of Argentina. Its population is on the verge of disappearing. But it is expected to keep this species in Corrientes.
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Will the jaguar population be saved in Argentine territory? It is possible to do it, but as DiCaprio says: you have to respect these animals. Let’s do it!
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