Also a cat, but only a big one: the unusual story of a jaguar in the Brazilian army (3 photos)

They say that the attitude towards animals in general shows the state the whole society. After all, indifference and cruelty are manifested, first turn towards those who cannot defend themselves. Fortunately, a there is still kindness and sympathy in our world. Only here it is sometimes in very unexpected places. For example ... In the Brazilian army, where on the service was ... a jaguar.





It all started a few years ago: border guards patrolled area along the Amazon. There was a period of rains, the river overflowed strongly, the current was fast and very cold. And in the middle of it all was a jaguar that was already beginning to sink, exhausted.

The animal was young, and not quite healthy yet. fight with the elements of the big cat could no longer. Taking pity on the animal, one of border guards pulled the jaguar ashore. He was patched up, fattened, and then they decided to release it back into the wild, but... it didn't work out. Jaguar just refused to leave.



He liked it so much that they feed him, walk with him and it is played that he simply refused to return to the wild. Then the command allowed to leave the animal. Now he walks with border guards on patrol and enjoys life.

The border guards themselves say that the jaguar behaves with them like big cat. He does not show aggression, likes to walk and in general in any the moment may pass, but he does not need it. For what? After all, they feed him here!



And although I share the position of people who believe that the wild an animal is not a toy, I must admit: apparently this handsome man is there Fine. He is not kept in a cage, he is fed, they walk with him a lot. He's probably doing really well.