THE PANTANAL

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The Pantanal is an immense tropical wetlands located mainly in western Brazil teeming with wildlife. It is home to hundreds of species of birds, different species of caiman and mammals like jaguars and capybaras. Summer rains flood the region, while the winter dry season creates plentiful lagoons trapping caiman, a meal delight for Jaguars.

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Early morning sun over the Cuiaba River, Pantanal

Early morning sun over the Cuiaba River, Pantanal

A caiman peers hungrily, through the reeds, at the delicious meal behind the camera

A caiman peers hungrily, through the reeds, at the delicious meal behind the camera

Reflections of a farm house along the Cuiaba River, Pantanal

Reflections of a farm house along the Cuiaba River, Pantanal

A Jabiru Stork flying overhead

A Jabiru Stork flying overhead

A Rufescent Tiger-heron perched on its nest in the shade, Pantanal

A Rufescent Tiger-heron perched on its nest in the shade, Pantanal

One legged Stork, Pantanal

One legged Stork, Pantanal

A female Jaguar walks along the river bank…..

A female Jaguar walks along the river bank…..

…. pursued by a male Jaguar - it’s the mating season

…. pursued by a male Jaguar - it’s the mating season

A caiman maneuvers a spiny catfish between its jaws

A caiman maneuvers a spiny catfish between its jaws

A Cormorant got more than it bargained for….

A Cormorant got more than it bargained for….