In the middle of the dense Mexican jungle, an unprecedented sighting has generated awe and admiration. A team of explorers managed to capture on video an imposing black jaguar—one of the most enigmatic and difficult-to-find species in the wild—moving calmly along a nature trail in broad daylight. The images quickly went viral on social media, sparking thousands of comments about its beauty, elegance, and the current state of its habitat.
A rare appearance that excites scientists
According to specialized biologists, this type of sighting is extremely rare. The black jaguar, known for its dark fur due to melanism, is a variant of the traditional jaguar and represents a jewel of Mexican biodiversity. The fact that it was recorded so clearly and in full daytime activity has caught the attention of researchers who track its movements using camera traps.
@josekn_ 🌎 FOTOGRAFÍAN EL MAJESTUOSO VUELO DEL QUETZAL 🌿 El quetzal es reconocido como una de las aves más bellas de México y Centroamérica. Posee un importante valor histórico y cultural, debido a que en la antigüedad, estaba estrechamente relacionado con Kukulkán. 🌿 Los mayas le decian Q´uk´umatz. “La serpiente emplumada’”. Junto a esta frase compartieron estas imágenes del vuelo de un quetzal, captado desde el ángulo perfecto, en la Frontera Corozal de Chiapas, creando una imagen única que no tardó en viralizarse en las redes sociales. 📸 Redes Sociales #quetzal #CirculaEnRedes #biodiversidad #biodiversidadmexicana #naturaleza #centroamerica #mexico #campeche ♬ sonido original – José Can