4011. How Researchers Track Jaguars
March 24, 2016
Very often referred to as 'elusive', much about the Jaguar remains largely a mystery to researchers and wildlife biologists. Panthera onca is notoriously secretive in its behaviour and it's virtually impossible to have the luxury of observing them for long periods of time. Even the most eminent expe...
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4012. Conservation by Camera
March 24, 2016
Although it's been in use for many decades, with the latest technological advances, the relatively simple device known as the 'camera trap' has been quietly revolutionising wildlife research and conservation. Its increasingly important role in documenting never-before-photographed species, recording...
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4013. The Powerful Jaw of the Jaguar
March 24, 2016
As the third-largest member of the Felidae family, and the largest big cat in the Americas, the mighty Panthera onca, aka the Jaguar, is a formidable apex predator. It has no threat from any other species in the animal kingdom (with the exception of humans), and its strength, stamina, and extreme st...
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4014. The Story Behind the Jaguar's Colouration
March 24, 2016
The magnificent Panthera onca, to give the spotted big cat its official name, is one of the most enigmatic and mysterious of all jungle creatures. For wildlife lovers, organised Jaguar tours to the Brazilian Pantanal region offer the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a sighting in the ani...
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4015. El Jaguar: Colombia's Jaguar Refuge
March 24, 2016
While the best place for organised Jaguar tours is the Brazilian Pantanal, which has a high density of the big cat and an excellent infrastructure in place for those hoping for a sighting, it's not the animal's only habitat.
The range of Panthera onca has decreased over past decades, but th...
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4016. The Jaguar and its Habitat
March 24, 2016
Professionally organised Jaguar tours to the vast jungle wetlands and rainforests of the Brazilian Pantanal offer the best chance to enjoy a privileged sighting of these solitary and secretive big cats in their most prolific natural habitat.
The best Jaguar tours' itineraries include not onl...
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4017. The Wide and Varied Diet of the Jaguar
March 24, 2016
A dedicated Jaguar tour provides wildlife lovers with a particular interest in the largest of South America's big cats a rare opportunity to observe it in its natural habitat. As well as seeing it prowling the jungle paths, swimming, or relaxing on riverbanks, for the lucky ones, a Jaguar tour may a...
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4018. Getting Your Kids Into Sailing on Family Activity Holidays
March 23, 2016
If you are a sailing enthusiast, bringing your kids on board with you will make each trip that much more meaningful. Family activity holidays spent on the water can be a wonderful way for you to instil a love for sailing to your children which will stay with them for years to come.
If you a...
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4019. Teaching Your Young Kids How to Surf
March 23, 2016
Surfing is an exhilarating beach activity loved by many families around the world. Starting your kids with the basics while they are still small will set them up nicely for taking on the more advanced skills of surfing later on.
We offer some tips to get your little ones started.
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4020. Tips for Paddle Boarding with a Child on Your Board
March 23, 2016
If paddle boarding is your passion, you may be looking forward to the day when your kids are old enough to join you out on the water. Activity holidays for families are so much more fun when everyone can participate, and paddle boarding is no different!
The good news is, once your children ...
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