Welcome to “In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal.” I’m Brooke, host of Rewildology, and in August 2023, I set off on a long-awaited quest — to catch sight of a jaguar roaming free in this wildlife paradise.
Over the next four episodes, you’ll travel along on my journey into the heart of the magnificent Pantanal. Together, we’ll explore sweeping grasslands, meandering waterways, and pockets of lush jungle that make up distinct habitats within this biodiversity hotspot. From curious otters to lumbering giant anteaters, we’ll encounter some of Earth’s most fascinating animal species who call this watery world home.
I’ll be speaking with local biologists and conservationists working tirelessly within the Pantanal to protect this vital region. They’ll share their in-depth knowledge about the history of conservation in the Pantanal, the power of ecotourism for the region, everything we currently know about the Pantanal’s jaguars, ocelot research in the south, and the looming threats from fires, climate change and deforestation. We’ll learn what is being done on the ground to safeguard the future of this critical landscape – and the magnificent cats who reign over it.
This expedition was documented in August 2023 during The Wild Source’s Realm of the Jaguar group trip. For additional information about this expedition, visit: Realm of the Jaguar with Ocelot Research – Brazil’s Pantanal – 2024 Group