Jaguars are in critical situation in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The Jaguar Corridor is an initiative aiming to map the current distribution along the species southernmost distribution in the Atlantic Coast Forest, plus build an information and rescue network.

So far, jaguar have been recorded at three locations between 2006 and 2007. More intensive efforts will begin in 2007.

The following GIS map display previous and current places where jaguars have been found in the study area. Current places include the Guaratuba bay, where local and international expeditions have been conducted, and the 'Cachoeira' reserve owned by the NGO Society for Wildlife Research and Environmental Education (SPVS).

Map elaborated from GIS features provided by the Foundation of Environment (Fatma - State of Santa Catarina), Paraná Institute of Environment (IAP, Paraná), Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewed Resources (IBAMA), and Society for Wildlife Research and Environmental Education (SPVS). Jaguar records prior to 1997 are displayed with permission of M.R. Leite (Leite M.Sc. thesis, 2000).

A jaguar track photographed by Vandil Vega, attesting the presence of jaguar in the SPVS' 'Cachoeira' reserve, at the location shown above.

Group at SVPS' reserve, from left to right: João Pontes, Jeferson Chagas, Marcelo Mazzolli (Projeto Puma), Vandil Vega. Marcelo spent some time in the reserve testing and setting their camera traps, and producing field protocols. From then on, the SPVS crew will be able to contribute to the Jaguar Corridor by continuously monitoring the presence of jaguar.

A puma at a kill, a capybara. This photograph was also taken by SPVS' staff.