SUMMARY

Wildlife conservationists in Honduras have captured footage of a wild jaguar, marking the first sighting of the species in the country in over a decade. The "impressively healthy" male jaguar was photographed by a camera trap in the Merendón Mountain range at an unusually high altitude of 2,200 meters. This discovery is significant for researchers tracking big cat movements and provides crucial evidence for conservation efforts, as jaguar populations face severe threats from deforestation and poaching.

TAKEAWAYS

A camera trap in Honduras recorded a wild jaguar for the first time in over 10 years.

The sighting occurred at a high altitude of 2,200m in the Merendón Mountain range.

This discovery is vital for tracking big cat movements and conservation efforts.

The same camera traps also captured images of pumas and ocelots.

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