Mexican Jaguar: The Mighty Mayan Balam
Wed, Oct 2, 2024
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
Presented by Melissa Silva
Jaguars hold a precarious position in Mexican culture, regarded as maneaters and pests by some and gods by others. But the truth lies somewhere in between. Mexico Expedition Leader Melissa Silva offers a balanced view of this controversial cat, from its natural history and biology to its place in ancient Mayan mythology. Discover the similarities and differences between jaguars that live in Mexico and those in South America, learn what’s being done to protect these endangered felines, and find out where to see them in the wild for yourself.
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