Jaguar seen by residents of condominium in Itaipava, in Petrópolis

Puma seen by residents of a condominium in Itaipava, in Petrópolis A puma was seen by residents of a residential condominium in the region of Itaipava, in Petrópolis, on Friday (7). One of the residents recorded on video the moment the animal ran along a road inside the condominium, apparently towards a forested area. According to the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), the agency was called after the sighting, but the jaguar has not yet been located. A team carried out a technical visit to the condominium to assess the area. In the coming days, the work should also be carried out in other residences in the locality. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. According to ICMBio, the puma is a common species in the Petrópolis region and the sighting of wild animals in areas close to forest fragments is not uncommon. The agency also reported that the species does not exhibit behavior characteristic of attacking humans. In Petrópolis, some animals are monitored and accompanied by conservation teams. The recommendation is that residents do not attempt to approach, chase or capture the puma if the animal is sighted again. ICMBio also warns that chasing, attempting to capture or transport wild animals, such as the puma, is an environmental crime. Puma running through the streets of a condominium in Itaipava Reproduction g1