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04/17/09

New Interview on Southwest Jaguars Blog Covers Circumstances of Macho B’s Death in Greater Detail
Dr. Eric Barchas, DVM

mbI have been following the heartbreaking saga of Macho B since his demise in early March.

Macho B was the United States’ only known resident wild jaguar. Until his death he was arguably our most charismatic piece of megafauna.

His death after being captured by Arizona Game and Fish officials has sparked quite a controversy. I have weighed in on the matter twice: here and here.

Bill, from the Southwest Jaguars blog, recently contacted me for an internet question and answer session discussing wild cat captures in general and Macho B’s capture in particular.

You can find the interview here.

Photo: this is not, in my opinion, a good way to start a wild felid capture. Courtesy of Arizona Game and Fish Department.

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  1. Dee posted a comment on April 18th, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Great interview! I enjoyed reading about your time spent in Africa. I’m also saddened by the loss of such an amazing animal.

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