VIDEO: Jaguar is spotted on the banks of the Guaporé River between Rondônia and Mato Grosso

Jaguar is spotted on the banks of the Guaporé River between Rondônia and Mato Grosso A jaguar was recorded over the weekend by tourists fishing on the Guaporé River, between Cabixi (RO) and Mato Grosso. The record was made by José Carlos Freitas, who was leading a group of tourists along the Guaporé River. Resident of Vila São João, Cabixi district, the fishing guide reported that the feline remained in the area throughout the weekend, having been seen by other people. "When it saw us, it was in the ravine, but it wasn't aggressive. We watched and it slowly came out. It was the first time I saw such a tame jaguar," he explained. Jaguar spotted between RO and MT José Carlos Freitas The region is close to the border with Bolivia, as well as the border between Rondônia and Mato Grosso. The main hypothesis raised by the boatmen is that the feline killed some prey, such as an alligator or a turtle, and remained at the point to feed. In an interview with g1, biologist Flávio Terassini explained that jaguars are territorial animals and that several factors can justify their stay in a specific location, such as the proximity of water sources or the existence of a slaughtered animal carcass (such as a capybara, armadillo, alligator). According to the expert, these animals can occupy the same territory for several days. Despite the peaceful stance observed, Terassini reinforces the request for caution to visitors: "The recommendation is not to approach it, as the jaguar swims easily and can make large jumps. When it gets too close to the ravine, it may try to defend itself and jump into the boat or swim towards the boat. Even so, attacks on humans are rare, being more associated with the puma, also known as the red jaguar."