September 2022 Animal of the Month!
Welcome to the ANIMAL OF THE MONTH! Each month, Inspire EdVentures chooses one animal to spotlight through news, articles, and videos, brought directly to you from Belize!
Photo by Inspire EdVentures.
Our Animal of the Month for September 2022 is the jaguar (Panthera onca). The largest and most recognizable wild cat of the Americas, the jaguar is found in rainforests, savannas, and scrublands from Mexico to Argentina, and was once endemic (native) to the southwestern United States of America. These amazing cats have a long and rich history throughout their range, from the ancient Mayan Empire to the modern-day fight to protect jaguars and the forests they call home.
Image and graphic by Inspire EdVentures.
Keep an eye out for the following content this month:
The Science of Jaguars, an overview of the biology, ecology, and conservation of the jaguars of Belize and beyond
The Inspire EdVentures Jaguar Identification Project, spanning over five years of trail camera photographs collected by the Inspire EdVentures Trail Camera Project
Looking Into the Eyes of a Jaguar, the story of jaguar ambassador Junior Buddy and his impact on Inspire EdVentures’ founders
The Jaguars of the Belize Zoo, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center’s resident jaguars and their unique life stories
…and additional bonus content!
Taken by Inspire EdVentures trail camera.
Want to support the jaguars of Belize? Consider adopting a jaguar at the Belize Zoo, and visit the Belize Zoo yourself with our Belize Zoo Live! Virtual Tour. Your contributions support the Belize Zoo in the education, conservation, and rehabilitation of Belize’s incredible natural wildlife.