14 DAY TRIAL // As a result of two jaguars having recently been seen in regions of Southern Arizona, the US Fish and Wildlife Service asked that those portions of land, together with other areas in New Mexico, are turned into a wildlife sanctuary.
The end goal is that of providing these endangered animals with a much-needed refuge, seeing how their being intensely hunted by humans throughout the past years has led to this species almost becoming extinct.
Speaking on behalf of US's Center for Biological Diversity, the organization's executive director, Kieran Suckling, explained how, “Today’s habitat proposal will ensure North America’s largest cat returns to the wild mountains and deserts of the Southwest.”
Apparently, protecting these animals comes as something that needs be done as soon as possible, seeing how, “Jaguars are a spectacular part of our natural heritage and belong to every American –just as surely as bald eagles, wolves and grizzly bears.”
Presently, the proposal filed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service asks that 838,232 acres of land are set aside as “critical habitat” for this species.