‘Once a jaguar has killed a cow, it’s usually a death sentence,’ says Alejandro.
Conflict with cattle ranchers is one of the greatest threats to a jaguar’s survival. The introduction of cattle often leads to a downturn in prey animals, forcing jaguars to kill cows in order to survive. Enraged ranchers poison carcasses or rig snares in spiteful retaliation.
Mexico
Alejandro is a professional wildlife and underwater photographer from Guadalajara, Mexico. He mainly focuses on conservation photography and works with Alianza Jaguar AC, a foundation dedicated to jaguar conservation in Mexico.
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