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 Jaguar: Saving a Supercarnivore
In this module, students have the opportunity to explore the biology of the jaguar and model the steps of a conservation scientist trying to save this charismatic predator. The jaguar is a supercarnivore, a great example of form and function, with amazing adaptations for life as a meat eater. The biggest threats facing jaguar are loss of habitat, loss of food and being shot and killed by people with whom they come into contact and conflict, such as cattle ranchers. What can be done to reduce those threats? This is the big question of conservation biology. Students track down the answers as they work their way through this module. Your class will use scientific technology to spot the difference between jaguars from camera traps photographs and also analyze the scat of jaguars to figure out what they eat. Then, your students will specialize with a few other colleagues in studying some aspect of jaguar conservation biology and come together with other groups to combine your expertise and create a master place to save the jaguar.
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