Illegal hunting in Bolivia is drastically affecting jaguar populations, with approximately 60 poached yearly due to demand from international trophy hunters. The article highlights Jorge Nestor Noya leading an illegal hunting network and targeting wealthy clients. The investigation faces significant challenges due to inexperienced local authorities, exemplified by a newly appointed prosecutor unfamiliar with wildlife crime. Notably, over half of the historic jaguar distribution has disappeared, with only around 64,000 left, largely in the Amazon and Pantanal regions, amplifying their desirability among collectors.
In the Bolivian jungle, illegal hunting of jaguars has surged, driven by their symbolic status and demand among European and Asian trophy collectors.
Despite Bolivia being a hub for jaguar poaching since 2015, local authorities struggle with manpower and experience, hindering effective law enforcement.
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