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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Hunter

A jaguar works her way along the forest's edge of Brazil's Cuiaba River in search of unsuspecting caiman or capybara. She moves silently and with purpose.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Brazil
Copyright: © Steve Santel