In October 2023 I used to be invited to journey with my video group to Brazil’s Pantanal searching for Jaguars as a visitor of Pantanal Safaris Excursions. I used to be blown away by the abundance of wildlife that I noticed.
The Pantanal is among the world’s most numerous and plentiful wetlands masking 195K sq. kilometres. Situated primarily in Brazil it additionally crosses into into Bolivia and Paraguay. This video highlights my favorite moments from the journey.
This huge wetland hosts the very best density of jaguars on the planet and they are often seen looking in the course of the day caimans from the river banks. I had by no means seen a wild jaguar earlier than and I used to be delighted to have the ability to comply with the tales of a number of people throughout my 2 week keep. Along with jaguars, the Pantanal is host to a various vary of animals and birds. Large river otters stay in household teams and are expert hunters feeding on fish and different aquatic creatures. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodent and so they can typically be seen grazing on vegetation on the water’s edge. Hyacinth macaws are the biggest parrot species on the planet. Their vibrant blue feathers and loud calls make them a spotlight for birdwatchers.
Tapirs are the biggest land mammals in South America but surprisingly shy, foraging within the forest for fruits and vegetation. he Pantanal boasts an unimaginable range of chicken species, with over 650 recorded. From jabairu, anhinga to the neotropic cormorant its no shock that birdwatchers flock to the area.