Jaguar is caught on the prowl for a capybara in broad daylight in the Pantanal A jaguar was filmed hunting for a capybara during a safari trip at Fazenda San Francisco, in the Pantanal Sul-Mato-Grossense. The incident was carried out by tourist Max Rodrigues de Oliveira, guided by Roger Chaves da Silva Rodrigues, who heard the animal's noise before 7am and warned the group that they might be lucky that day. ? Also follow Terra da Gente on Instagram About 100 meters from Trilha da Vazante, Roger saw the jaguar on the road and stopped the vehicle. Using binoculars, he confirmed that the feline was closely observing a capybara nearby. From then on, the group began to get closer little by little, up to the distance recorded in the video, a sequence that, from the sighting to the end of the scene, lasted between 20 and 40 minutes. While on the lookout, a marsh deer crossed the path right in front of the jaguar, who completely ignored the animal. "The biggest surprise was the swamp deer passing in front of the jaguar and her ignoring it, showing that her focus was entirely on the capybara", said the guide. According to Roger, the feline's behavior left no doubt about what was about to happen. "I knew she was on the hunt because of her behavior: she was lying in wait the whole time, staring at her prey," he said. See more news from Terra da Gente, on g1: DISCOVERY: After 12 years of mystery, scientists identify a unique plant in Brazil FLAGRAM: Video records the song of the Guiana uirapuru in a preserved area of ??Pará CUTE: Six endangered marmoset puppies are born in a unique center in the world He also highlights that witnessing a jaguar actively hunting during the day is rare even for those who work in the Pantanal's routine. "We usually see jaguars at night, and we rarely see them acting actively in this way," he said. The tourist responsible for the video described the moment as a mix of emotions. "At the moment it was a mix of emotions and I just wanted to enjoy every second of the scene. I wouldn't have imagined that I would be able to make the video and what I would be able to record", reported Max, author of the records. Jaguar tries to capture capybara Max Rodrigues de Oliveira Food Jaguars are strictly carnivorous, feeding only on meat. As they are animals at the top of their food chain, more than 80 species can be part of their menu. The jaguar is capable of preying on practically any terrestrial or semi-aquatic animal in its ecosystem. They feed on smaller animals, such as armadillos, fish, coatis and monkeys, although they have a preference for medium and large animals, such as deer, alligators, capybaras and even tapirs. Behavior The cubs remain with their mother until they reach around 2 years of age, sometimes less, when they begin to stray and look for their own territory. This period is essential for the cub, as it learns from its mother to hunt, defend itself and interact with the environment. VIDEOS: Highlights Terra da Gente See more content about nature on Terra da Gente