RONDÔNIA, BRAZIL - A jaguar was captured on Tuesday night (12) in Ji-Paraná, in the northern Brazilian state of Rondônia, after being seen roaming residential neighborhoods in the city.

The animal was spotted near a housing complex in the city’s Third District, close to the Urupá River, and was located around 11 p.m.

The feline was first sighted on August 5 and had reappeared in various parts of the region over the following days.

Tracks found on the left bank of the river confirmed the presence of the animal in the urban area.

The capture operation was carried out by teams from the Fire Department, Ibama (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources), and the Environmental Military Police.

Following the rescue, the jaguar was transported to the Wildlife Screening Center (Cetas) in Porto Velho.

There, it will undergo a series of health examinations, including blood tests and the identification of its sex and age.

The animal is expected to be reintroduced into its natural habitat once the assessments are complete.

Source: amazonagency.news