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In Brazil’s prey-rich Pantanal, jaguars reveal a surprisingly social side

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Briefings

A new study in Brazil's Pantanal reveals jaguars are more social than previously thought, with 167 recorded pair interactions over 13 years. The Pantanal hosts the world's highest jaguar population density, allowing researchers like Valeria Boron from WWF UK to conduct daily surveys since 2013. Data shows significant differences between male and female social behaviors, with 36.5% of interactions being neutral and 17% involving two females. This finding challenges the long-held belief that jaguars are strictly solitary, though the study's scope remains limited to the Pantanal region.

Key points

• Jaguars in the Pantanal frequently pair up and interact socially, with 167 recorded instances over 13 years of daily surveys.
• Social interactions vary significantly by gender, with 36.5% being neutral and 17% involving two females.

Context

The Pantanal is the world's largest wetland with the highest jaguar population density, supporting daily surveys by scientists since 2013. This study challenges the assumption that jaguars are solitary, revealing complex social dynamics in a high-density environment.

Limitations

Data covers only the Pantanal region and is limited to 13 years of daily surveys. Social interactions are not fully understood, and the study does not address broader global jaguar social patterns.

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