Mating Jaguars

Posted by E.J. Peiker on Tue Aug 22, 2017 7:46 am

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Jaguar - Pantanal, Brazil
D500, 500mm, ISO 1600, f/5, 1/250

Too explicit for Facebook apparently but I thought this crowd could handle it (rant on - pictures of these animals taking a life are OK and get mega response but these animals trying to create life is apparently just way too explicit - rant off). This is from our first day in the Jaguar areas of the Pantanal, the sun had already set and it was getting a bit dark. We watched this pair for hours and recorded them mating 4 times but the last one of the day was the most uncluttered shot...

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:38 am

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A perfectly acceptable record shot of the big cat mating behaviour. It is not necessary in a family forum to showcase the more intimate details of mating, which I am sure many of us have in our files, but this is a good perspective to show the interaction between these magnificent animals and gives no cause for offence to any normal observer. I am amazed that the likes of 'Facebook' , who IMHO have no pedestal to stand on, thought otherwise..........

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by Pralay Lahiry on Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:18 am

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This is a fabulous frame. Mating is as essential as breathing and should be viewed just as any other natural process in the animal world. Thanks for sharing.

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by ugolino on Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:04 am

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Whow !
Lucky you... saw several well last year, but nothing like this.
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by John Spreitzer on Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:56 pm

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Super shot and perspective! The world needs more jaguars, so I'd say carry on!

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by TerryWSmith on Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:43 pm

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A capture I would guess not too many people have. Excellent frame.

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by Ron Day on Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:01 pm

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Exceptional behavior, EJ.

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by Cindy Marple on Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:25 pm

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The one mating pair from my trip stayed well in the jungle to even see the action, but from the roars we knew what was going on! You certainly had some great behavior opportunities. Very nice, gotta love that snarl.

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by Sandy R-B on Thu Aug 24, 2017 2:45 am

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Extraordinary catch! Fantastic!
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by Robert Sabin on Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:37 pm

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Carol Clarke wrote:A perfectly acceptable record shot of the big cat mating behaviour. It is not necessary in a family forum to showcase the more intimate details of mating, which I am sure many of us have in our files, but this is a good perspective to show the interaction between these magnificent animals and gives no cause for offence to any normal observer. I am amazed that the likes of 'Facebook' , who IMHO have no pedestal to stand on, thought otherwise..........

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:51 am

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Wonderful expressions on their faces- an amazing capture. Nothing offensive here!

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