The Good Hunter

Alejandro Prieto's Image

Rodrigo is one of just a handful of scientists in Mexico licensed to carry out health checks and fit GPS collars on jaguars.

Tracking jaguar movements helps scientists to identify where corridors of habitat could be created to link fragmented forests, helping these cats to find food and connect with mates.


Behind the lens

Alejandro Prieto

Alejandro Prieto

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.

Image details

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • 16–35mm f2.8 lens
  • 1/125 sec at f4  •   ISO 3200
  • Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico
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