Species: Jaguar | Location: Cuiaba River, Porto Jofre, Brazil
This jaguar was rescued following the fires in the Pantanal in 2019. Its paws were burned in the fire so the rescuers grafted fish skin to its paws. It was in a rehab center for a year and half to determine if it could be returned to the wild. This beautiful jaguar not only survived it is thriving in the wild. I was advised they would remove the collar "soon". They named this jaguar "The Brave".
About The Photographer
Gary, my husband of 51 years, has loved photography since before we were married. On one of our trips I decided I needed to learn how to start taking photos - what an adventure. Photography opens ones eyes to light, beauty and visions you would never see unless you start looking.Vote for this photo in the Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards! You can vote once per day, and each time you vote you’ll be entered for the chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card or a $500 WWF Donation.