Puma tries to attack sheep in a rural area in the interior of SP A puma was caught on a monitoring camera while trying to attack sheep on a rural property in Horto de Camaquã, a region between Rio Claro (SP) and Ipeúna. The case happened at the beginning of the month, but the images were released this Wednesday (22), by the Rural Union of Rio Claro. (See video above) The video shows the animal approaching the herd at night. Then, the jaguar gives up the attack and flees the scene. ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram According to the Union, chickens have already disappeared on the same property, which leads the owners to suspect previous attacks by the feline. Puma tries to attack sheep on a rural property in Rio Claro Hygor Oehlmeyer Read also: REMINDER: Puma is rescued hiding in a dinosaur-themed restaurant in the interior of SP VIDEO: Cyclists come face to face with puma cubs in the interior of SP: 'I've never seen them before' PHOTO: Puma is spotted in a forested area near houses in the interior of SP Habitat loss According to biologist Hugo Saulino, the presence of Pumas on rural properties are directly related to food supply and loss of natural habitat due to urban growth and deforestation in agricultural areas. According to him, animal farms, especially confined ones, end up attracting these felines. "Agricultural and poultry production ends up being the main focus of these animals' visits, since confined farming serves as prey and attracts large carnivores, such as the Puma concolor (cougar)", he explained. Keep your distance In case of a sighting, the advice is not to try to capture or scare away the animal and contact the responsible environmental agencies. "If the puma is in an urban and confined environment, in cases where they are found cornered in backyards or urban trees, the Department of the Environment with the support of the Fire Department can support the rescue and rehabilitation of the animal to its habitat (forests)", informed the biologist. According to Hugo, rural landowners play an important role in preventing attacks. For him, the adoption of management practices for the creation of confined animals can reduce the chances of approaching pumas and, consequently, reduce the damage caused by these animals. REVIEW VIDEOS FROM EPTV CENTRAL: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara