Roar for Yucatan: Jaguar Conservation Project

Even though we are not a government organization, we have certainly felt the impacts of changes in international politics, which have challenged us significantly. Fortunately, thanks to the incredible support from all of you, we have remained strong and continue advancing in our efforts to protect jaguar populations in the northeast of Yucatan. We are deeply grateful to all our donors who have trusted us and continue to be part of this important conservation journey.

This year, we began by recovering some of our camera traps that had been isolated due to flooding in the tropical forest. Last year, we lost three cameras to floods, but fortunately, we were able to retrieve all the data — and it was amazing! We captured rare footage of king vultures interacting with other wildlife species. This incredible record reinforces that protecting large areas not only benefits jaguars but also countless other vulnerable species impacted by human disturbance.

We also documented a female jaguar (JH008) whom we first recorded as a cub! Based on our records, she is now approximately 12 years old, meaning she is likely in the final phase of her life, as wild jaguars generally live between 12 and 15 years. Additionally, we identified new jaguars in the region, strengthened our engagement with local communities, and maintained our surveillance efforts.

In 2024, we patrolled 100.11 kilometers and detected three illegal activities. Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue patrolling, expand our monitoring areas, and launch new conservation initiatives with an additional local community. This will bring new challenges but also expand the area we protect in coordination with local communities, strengthening the conservation of natural habitats and increasing the chances of survival for jaguars and many other species.

Thank you once again for standing with us!