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Mining Company Destroys Jaguar Habitat

December 16, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) At the end of 2011, the first jaguar to be seen in the United States during the past three years was spotted in Arizona. Unfortunately, the Rosemont Copper Project is planning to destroy 4,500 acres of land in the Santa Rita mountain range just north of the Mexican Border. With this in the works, jaguars will not have the opportunity to flourish in the United States and the recognized endangered species will further be put in harm’s way.  Continue reading to learn how you can help prevent the destruction of the jaguar’s habitat. — Global Animal

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American Jaguars To Roam U.S. Lands

August 20, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) A new proposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates land throughout Arizona and New Mexico to protect the habitat of the nearly extinct American jaguar. The proposal comes after a long fight to protect the big cats, wildlife officials arguing that in order to save the endangered species, their habitat must be protected. Read on for more on this promising news. — Global Animal  

 

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Jaguar Spotted In Southern Arizona

December 6, 2011

(WILD ANIMAL) ARIZONA — Mountain lions, bobcats, and coyotes are all commonplace in the Arizona desert…but jaguars? This year Arizona has had a number of ocelot (also known as the dwarf leopard) and jaguar sightings in the state’s southern regions. The wild felines are suspected to have come up through Mexico from South America. Read on for more on one particular jaguar sighting that occurred during a little girls very first mountain lion hunt. — Global Animal

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Jaguar On A Leash: Daring Or Dumb? Take Our Poll

February 15, 2011

BOLIVIA (VIDEO)— Ambue Ari draws volunteers to their animal reserve using the controversial practice of allowing the untrained visitors to walk jaguars and pumas through the forest on a leash. Is this a dangerous practice that should be stopped, or do these walks allow the endangered big cats to have a better quality of life as they roam the jungle trails? Take our poll to tell us what you think.

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Jaguar Corridors Reflect New Conservation Strategy

May 17, 2010

Scientists say global warming makes the need for animal migration paths in urban areas even more necessary since climate change may cause animals such as the Jaguar to shift habitats entirely.

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