Fernando Constantino Martínez Belmar (Mexico) captures the moment a jaguar and a pig come face to face on either side of a sturdy fence.
Anticipating the jaguar's return, Fernando set up his camera trap. The jaguar had previously taken a few chickens and a pig from the recreated Mayan village in Río Secreto Nature Reserve. This time workers at the reserve had reinforced the fences not only to protect the pig but to save the jaguar from any retaliation it might receive if it were to take more livestock.
Jaguars prefer to prey on large mammals but are known to hunt many species, including birds and reptiles. The loss and fragmentation of their forest habitat increases the likelihood of them coming into conflict with people, especially over livestock. Jaguars are also killed for trophies and the illegal trade in body parts.
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Fernando studied Biology at university and it was during his studies that he became interested in nature photography. Now he’s a wildlife and conservation photographer who uses his inspiring images to tell stories that drive awareness of environmental and conservation issues.
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