A sanctuary for Jaguars


Posted by Octavio Salles on Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:23 pm

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This is Leandro Silveira and Tupã, one of the orphaned Jaguars he keeps in his sanctuary in Central Brazil. His organization, Instituto Onça-Pintada, receives orphaned animals (mostly Jaguars, but some others too) victims of poaching. Usually babies whose mothers have been killed. There, they have the chance for at least a quality life.

Sorry if this is not the right forum, but I felt it doesn't fit in "Wildlife".
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by Greg Downing on Fri Sep 22, 2017 10:45 am
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Great shot and I can't imagine how good that must feel to touch this amazing animal and feel it's power. Kudos for the work the organization does to save these orphans and give them some quality of life. Well done Octavio!
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by Octavio Salles on Fri Sep 22, 2017 11:58 am
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Thank you Greg. It really is an incredible feeling to be so close to these cats.
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:41 pm
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Its good that someone cares enough and has the facilities to give these orphans a chance of a new life Octavio. What a lovely capture of the interaction between these two!
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by clement on Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:31 am
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WOW what a noble work.. my bows and appreciations
 

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