Field Frame Friday: Jaguars fish with their tails?!

Jaguars in the pantanal area of Brazil are renowned for being excellent hunters. While caiman and capybaras are the most common meal choice, jaguars have been known to wade in shallow waters and use their tail as bait to lure fish and capture other aquatic creatures. 

Check out a video of jaguars swimming and hunting featured in this Science News Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgob2gcCs3A

Photo and caption by Alycia Drwencke, Edited by Isabelle McDonald

References:

Gudger, E. W. (1946). Does the Jaguar use his tail as a lure in fishing. Journal of Mammalogy, 27(1), 37. https://doi.org/10.2307/1375140


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