Xingu, a jaguar cub Disclosure More than 4 thousand people attended the first public appearance of Xingu, a six-month-old jaguar cub, at the BioParque Vale Amazônia, in Parauapebas, in the southeast of Pará. The animal was presented to visitors during the space's special holiday program, which highlighted the importance of conserving the species, considered threatened with extinction. Born in the biopark, Xingu lives next to his mother, Marília, and began exploring the expanded enclosure where he will stay permanently. According to BioParque, adaptation occurs gradually, in controlled periods and always accompanied by the mother, to guarantee the well-being of both animals. Jaguar cub makes 1st public appearance in Parauapebas biopark, PA The presentation marked the public's first contact with the cub, which became part of the group of animals in the park open to visitors. In addition to meeting the new resident, visitors participated in activities aimed at environmental education and awareness about the preservation of Amazonian fauna. BioParque Vale Amazônia maintains native species conservation programs and uses environmental education actions to bring the public closer to the region's biodiversity. The jaguar is the largest feline in the Americas and plays a fundamental role in the balance of ecosystems, being considered a key species for forest conservation. ? Follow the g1 Pará channel on WhatsApp VIDEOS: see all the news from Pará Read more state news on g1 Pará