The Pantanal: Realm of the Jaguar
The Pantanal of Brazil is a land of breathtaking superlatives. As the world’s largest tropical wetland, it spans an area 20 times larger than the Everglades. This incredible ecosystem is home to the largest toucan (the Toco), the largest parrot (the Hyacinth Macaw), and the largest cat in the Americas—the mighty Jaguar. In fact, the Pantanal boasts the highest density of Jaguars anywhere on the planet. During the dry season, an impressive concentration of wildlife gathers along the rivers and shrinking pools, offering spectacular opportunities for observation.

In the summer of 2024, the Lamoureux family journeyed to Brazil with a goal: to encounter the “Big Four” of the Pantanal—Jaguar, Giant River Otter, Giant Anteater, and Tapir. Did they succeed? Along the way, they witnessed over 200 species of birds, vast numbers of caimans, and many charismatic Capybaras! Join them on this unforgettable adventure through Brazil’s Pantanal in this multimedia presentation.

Victor S. Lamoureux is a Professor of Biology at SUNY-Broome Community College and the President of the Naturalists’ Club of Broome County. A graduate of Binghamton University and an avid amateur nature photographer, Victor travels mostly to explore the world’s great biomes. He and his wife Sheri have raised three children in Vestal, all of whom will be in Boston next year.

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