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March 4, 2026 joelbalsam online, Portfolio

Smithsonian: In the World’s Best Place to See Wild Jaguars, Residents Are Using the Big Cat’s Appeal to Reach Conservation Goals

First story for Smithsonian Magazine about why it's possible to see so many wild jaguars in the Brazilian Pantanal – and how a lot of work still needs to be done to save them.

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