For example, even of a daytime we see jaguars walking within 3 to 5 meters of the hotel and visitors can see jaguar from the comfort of the vessel. Jaguars prey on mammals such as the tapir, iguanas, peccaries, deers, capybaras and many other types of animals. In Peru, the jaguar is called “otorongo.” The name “jaguar” comes from the language tupi-guaraní, and means “beast.” In captivity, jaguars can live up to 20 years, but its believed that in the wild, they live between 11-12 years. Natural World Safaris provides expert advice on why the Brazilian Pantanal is the best place in the world for jaguar sightings. Video Credits : Paul Smutny – Rainforest Specialist Guide How to plan your Amazon travel to see the Jaguar and other jungle wildlife. Here’s a post from “Living in Peru” that shares their latest jaguar “Encounter in Tambopata. Because of their spotted coat, jaguars camouflage so well with the jungle vegetation, making them nearly impossible to spot in the forest. Go to Tambopata Research Center and pay attention to the river bank: Many jaguars lurk around the river in this protected area. A nice byproduct of searching for jaguars in Peru is the many other rain forest wildlife you’ll likely spot along the way. The suites themselves are 30 square meters and offer some of the most comfortable rooms in the Pantanal. No one knows how many jaguars there are in the wild. Heading for the vegetation-free riverbanks is your best bet for a sighting. The best month to see these beautiful cats are May, June and July; once we got to see five jaguars on a tour of seven days. Explore Brazil Information Your tour is of the world’s most concentrated area of wild jaguars in the Pantanal. Where is the best place to see jaguars? They also …