There were eight jaguar skins among the pelts in this house – a reflection of the constant international demand for jaguar body parts.
Those involved in the illegal trade of jaguar products have little to fear from the law unless they are caught killing a jaguar, so conservationists try to focus their efforts on issues such as education, cultural respect and community support.
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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