Overview

• On July 30, guides Pablo Luna and Darío Soraire photographed Nalá with her cub along the Río Bermejo, providing the first visual evidence of a wild-born jaguar in Chaco since 1990.
• Earlier signs of maternity emerged from satellite collar data showing prolonged site fidelity, lactation indicators captured by camera traps, footprint recordings in May.
• The cub’s birth stems from a reintroduction program launched in 2019 after the discovery of a lone male, Qaramta, and captive breeding with female Tania, culminating in Nalá’s release last August.
• This milestone complements parallel successes in the Esteros del Iberá, reinforcing a broader strategy to restore jaguar populations across northern Argentina.
• Local communities are capitalizing on jaguar sightings through kayak and bicycle tours, demonstrating how conservation gains can drive sustainable livelihoods.