Optimist Daily: Mexico’s Jaguar Numbers Rise - Conservation Sparks a 30 Percent Increase

Mexico has just reported a 30 percent increase in its population since 2010, from 4,100 individuals to 5,326 today. This remarkable rebound is the result of years of coordinated conservation work, and a hopeful sign for biodiversity in the country. The latest census, carried out in 2024 by the National Alliance for Jaguar Conservation, spanned 90 days across 15 states. Using 920 motion-sensor cameras and the help of nearly 50 researchers plus community leaders, the team surveyed more than 414,000 hectares. It was the largest mammal census in Mexico’s history. Read ON.