Brazil Expands Pantanal Reserves by 257,531 Acres to Protect Jaguars
In March 2026, Brazil expanded two federal conservation areas in Mato Grosso by a total of 257,531 acres to protect jaguar habitats in the Pantanal wetlands. The Pantanal Mato-Grossense National Park grew by 116,782 acres, now covering 450,653 acres. This expansion supports threatened species, freshwater ecosystems, and local communities dependent on the wetlands. Conservation group Re:wild praised the effort.
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