Wildlife authorities in Belize have successfully recaptured a female jaguar identified as Anri following confirmed attacks on domestic animals in Lemonal Village. This marks the second intervention by conservation officials involving this particular big cat.
Anri initially entered the radar of Belize’s Forest Department in August 2025 when she was designated a ‘potential conflict jaguar’ in the Stann Creek District—a classification indicating suspected predation on livestock. During her initial capture, veterinary examinations revealed an animal in prime physical condition with intact canine teeth, challenging assumptions that only aged or injured jaguars turn to domesticated prey.
As part of a scientific monitoring approach, wildlife specialists equipped Anri with a satellite tracking collar before translocating her to the Northeastern Biological Corridor, strategically distanced from agricultural areas. For several months, telemetry data showed her moving freely through Belize’s forest ecosystems.
The situation changed dramatically in February 2026 when fresh reports emerged of jaguar attacks on livestock in the Lemonal region. Through collaborative efforts between the Forest Department and the Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative Jaguar Team, camera trap evidence confirmed Anri’s return to conflict behavior.
After deploying a specialized trap on February 27, wildlife teams maintained vigilant monitoring until successfully securing the jaguar on March 15. Initial examinations suggest a potentially damaged canine tooth—an injury that may explain her renewed predation on livestock and which will critically influence future management decisions.
A comprehensive veterinary assessment is currently underway to determine Anri’s physical condition and behavioral prospects. Wildlife officials emphasize that any decision regarding her potential re-release will depend on expert evaluation of whether she can survive without threatening agricultural communities.