'Jaque', alligator from the Orquidário de Santos, SP, wins national title and becomes a symbol of conservation

Yellow-snouted alligator is recognized in a national vote as Conservation Shirt 10 Lauro Frangetto/Disclosure and Francisco Arrais A female yellow-snouted alligator achieved national recognition in an initiative by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums of Brazil (Azab). 'Jaque', as she is known, has lived at Orquidário de Santos for 10 years and was elected Conservation Shirt 10 in an online vote, called Copa Fauna. The title was won by Jaque through the campaign promoted annually on Azab's social networks, with the aim of recognizing one of the animals that live in zoos and aquariums across the country. The announcement was made by the entity on July 1st. ? Click here to follow the new g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. The species is considered important as a predator, for supporting the control of fish and amphibian populations, contributing to the balance of food chains. The animal is also related to the conservation of rivers, lakes and mangroves, functioning as an indicator of environmental quality, according to Azab. 'Jaque' Jaque arrived at the Orquidário de Santos in 2008, two years old and one meter long, coming from a breeding facility located in Arujá (SP). She is currently around 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 39 pounds.