The Jaguar – Panthera onca

One of the most sought after animals in Latin America by the most enthusiastic naturalists and scientists. In Peru it is also known as Otorongo, and they inhabit the regions of Iquitos, Loreto and Madre de Dios. Although its population has been limited to 22,000, Peru is still considered the second country that preserves this feline.

Currently, many tourists have been able to observe the jaguar in the rivers of Madre de Dios, exactly in the Manu National Park. The otorongo normally roams the banks of the river hunting smaller animals that come in search of water.

Its habitat is at 2000 meters above sea level in the depths of the jungle, although it is normally on the ground, you can also find it on the trees.

Where can I watch them?

The jaguar lives in freedom in the Peruvian Amazon, specifically you will be able to find it or rather, you will be more likely to find it in the Tambopata National Reserve and in the Manu National Park. These extensive reserves preserve in their rain forests a great variety of mammals and rodents such as tapirs, capybaras, monkeys, deer among others; animals that are the food of the jaguar.

The highest percentage of observation is normally in the Tambopata river, many of our clients have had the privilege of seeing them wandering either in search of food or to quench their thirst on the banks of the river. The same happens in the Manu reserve, in this case we have to go much deeper into the jungle, and be patient while we travel through the rivers and lakes, favorite places for this cat.