Chasing the Jaguar in the Dense Amazon Jungle

Video Description

Want to know what it really takes to track a big cat in the wild? Join tracker Ian Maxwell on his thrilling quest into the Brazilian wilderness—the vast Pantanel wetlands and the dense Amazon rainforest—to find the elusive jaguar, a creature he's never seen in its natural habitat. See Ian learn from local experts, cowboys, and police about the jaguar’s habits, their prey like capybara and caiman, and the dangers of living alongside these powerful predators. From identifying fresh paw prints and kill sites to a rare, electrifying nighttime encounter with three jaguars that will make your heart pound, this documentary shows you the extreme physical challenge and the intimate knowledge required to follow the tracks of the "thug of the jungle." Follow along as Ian puts his tracking skills to the ultimate test in some of the most unforgiving environments on Earth, providing a raw look at wildlife conservation, tracking techniques, and the incredible beauty of Brazil's endangered wildlife.