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Jaguar
Conservation
Jaguar spotted swimming off Ambergris Caye north coast
Fly-fishing tour guide Michael Peralta and his guests witnessed a rare sighting on the northwest coast of Ambergris Caye on Tuesday, September 14th while on their way to the fishing flats. They suddenly spotted something swimming in the water and to their surprise, it was far from a marine creature, but a full-grown jaguar.
Environment
Report of Illegal Poaching of Jaguars
The public is advised that poaching of jaguars is a punishable offence under the wildlife laws of Belize. Hunting, killing, injuring, trapping or harassment of jaguars and other endangered wildlife is illegal.
Accidents & Disasters
Accused of running over a jaguar, Belizean pilot Efrain Guerrero released from detention in Mexico
Islander and pilot Efrain Guerrero has been released from a Chetumal City jail in Quintana Roo, Mexico. On Monday, April 15th, he was accused of ‘poaching’, after he allegedly hit a jaguar with his vehicle while driving with his family from Cancun.
Wolfe’s Woofers
Wolfe’s Woofer: Jaguar
Scary? Whew, you don’t know scary. One time I was walking down a path in the jungle around Caracol and a huge jaguar charged at me.”
Government
Slaughtered jaguars prompt GOB to act, crocodile mutilations on the island goes ignored
The Government of Belize is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the culprits responsible for the death of two young jaguars in less than a month. However, they are also disappointed at the level of motivation when it comes to other protected wildlife, such as the illegal poaching and mutilation of American crocodiles on the island, which has been largely ignored by the governmental authorities.
Business & Economy
Maya Island Air’s planes sport a new ‘Belize’ look
Featuring designs with the Blue Hole and Jaguar, Maya Island Air's new planes promote the wonders of Belize while providing transport to visitors around Belize.
Environment
WWF says wildlife crime is threatening World Heritage Sites
Within World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) newly released 52-page report, the conservation organization states that almost half of the World Heritage sites are threatened by illegal wildlife trade.
Accidents & Disasters
Hurricane damage leads to tragic deaths
In a bizarre twist of fate, and to date the only fatality related to Hurricane Richard, was the death of American Ex-pat Bruce Cullerton...
