Jaguar Breaks Record with Longest Ever Swim, Surprising Scientists

A jaguar in Brazil has set a new record for the longest swim by the species, paddling over a mile across an artificial lake, which raises important questions about jaguar movement and habitat connectivity amid increasing habitat fragmentation due to human activities like hydropower development. This discovery could influence conservation strategies by highlighting the potential for jaguars to traverse water barriers, emphasizing the importance of habitat corridors and islets for their survival.