How beautiful! The Ministry of the Environment (SMA) and the State Commission of Natural Parks and Fauna (Cepanaf) celebrate the birth of two jaguar cubs at the “El Ocotal” Species Conservation Center.

The parents of the Panthera onca species, “Maya” and “Chaak”, received both calves last October 16, for now the sex is unknown, since they are under the natural care of the mother.

The arrival of these emblematic felines was supervised by veterinarians and animal welfare promoters from the “El Ocotal” Species Conservation Center, who at the time of birth decided to separate the father from the mother so that “Maya” could carry out your birth process.

A few minutes after the birth of the little jaguars, the mother stimulated the cubs by licking them and positioned them so that they began to feed naturally.

In that sense, within Cepanaf records, it is the first time that a female jaguar, under human care, naturally raises her cubs, which are in excellent health.

In addition, access to the hallways of her shelter is restricted to visitors to provide the care they require from the mother for her development.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this species is threatened, which means that its population has decreased considerably.

With these actions, the Government of the State of Mexico reaffirms its commitment to the well-being of species under human care and invites Mexicans to learn more about the new members of the “El Ocotal” Species Conservation Center, through the social networks of @CEPANAF, as well as @ParqueEcologicoZacango on Facebook, @zacangoedomex on Twitter and @parque_ecologico_zacango on Instagram.