In July I had an amazing adventure to the Pantanal in Brazil with the hope of seeing, and photographing, the amazing Jaguar. This area of Brazil is home to Jaguars along with many other interesting creatures such as the world’s largest living rodent, the capybara (AKA capy-bapy-boo-boo), which is actually really freaking cute!
This trip consisted of a lot of time in small boats, cruising up and down the various rivers and tributaries, on the lookout for wildlife. It typically did not take much time before the amazing boat drivers and guides would spot wildlife along the banks, in the trees and also in the water.
There would often be many small boats on the lookout for jaguars throughout the area, with visitors hopeful to have a good sighting of the amazing creatures. If there were no jaguars in the proximity, there was always a plethora of other wildlife such as the caiman and so, so, so many birds who were also delightful photographic models.
But, the Jaguars were my absolute favorite, being a very proud childless cat lady and all. It was ridiculously amazing to be so close to jaguars in the wild. Some were on the hunt and some were just relaxing on the banks.
Sometimes, the jaguars may have also had something to say. Unfortunately, I do not speak Portuguese, let alone the Jaguar dialect of Portuguese, so their statements will remain a mystery. Until we meet again!
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