Did you know that jaguars were hunted to extinction in the United States in the 1940s? Today, the few that remain “in the wild” live in Mexico, small parts of Central America, as well as small places in South America; with the largest population residing in the Brazilian Pantanal. Jaguars are crucial to their ecosystem – one of the most vital ecosystems in the world – the tropical rainforests. Protecting jaguars means fighting against deforestation, forest fragmentation in Central and South America, canned hunting and most importantly spreading the word about this incredible species and the threats they face.🐆 #NOTpets #jaguar #jag #nearthreatenedspecies #love #cute #cuddles #bigcat #bigcats #cat #cats #animal #animals #adorable #amazing #beautiful #fl #florida #catstagram #catsofinstagram #catsofig #fyp