Secrets of the Spotted Cats: Jaguars and Ocelots in the Southwest

Thursday | May 2nd | 1pm – 2:30 pm | Education Center – Classroom 1

Deep in the shadows of the night, “el Tigre”, the jaguar, slips silently through the rugged terrain. They are almost never seen, but both jaguars and ocelots are captured on remote cameras that document their presence in southern Arizona (and now a new male jaguar has recently been photographed). Their mystery, beauty and power evoke a sense of awe in us, even if we only see them in a photograph. Although we readily recognize their images, these charismatic cats are secretive and elusive and we are still discovering more about their fascinating lifestyles and habits.

Join Pinau Merlin, previously the Outreach Coordinator for the US Fish and Wildlife Service/University of Arizona Jaguar Project, for an exciting look into the natural history, ecology and conservation issues of jaguars in Arizona and Sonora.

$10 for members and $15 for the general public

Photo Credit: University of Arizona Jaguar and Ocelot Monitoring Team