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Jaguar Sets Record Swim of 1.27 km in Brazil

9/28/2025

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A jaguar in Central Brazil swam at least 1.27 km across an artificial lake, a record confirmed by camera traps.
Lead author Leandro Silveira suggests the swim reflects territory exploration or mating, not food scarcity.
Fernando Tortato of Panthera notes long swims are common for jaguars near large rivers, with the study linking swims to landscape connectivity in fragmented habitats.

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Story summary

A jaguar in Central Brazil swam at least 1.27 km across an artificial lake, a record confirmed by camera traps.
Lead author Leandro Silveira suggests the swim reflects territory exploration or mating, not food scarcity.
Fernando Tortato of Panthera notes long swims are common for jaguars near large rivers, with the study linking swims to landscape connectivity in fragmented habitats.