The big cats are the third largest of the cats, behind African Lion and Tiger. They showed a look of intelligence and were conditioned to the many boats and people hoping to see one. Never concerned until someting out of the ordinary might happen.

Jaguars in August (spring in southern hemisphere) will hunt the riverbanks of the receding rivers where their prey becomes concentrated. They sit waiting for their favorite prey...either Cayman or Capybara and will make remarkable leaps to capture one.

The third largest cat in the world need its rest too. When they subdue prey, it is an exhausting process.

Watching for opportunity, the big cat scours the river.

Capybaras are fairly abundant and provide a prey species for the Jaguars. They may weigh up to 440 kg (200#s). This one seems watchful of the big cats.

About midday, this female began to hunt. She would weave through dense reeds along the riverbank, looking for prey.

This image show just how concealed the big cat is in the dense reeds.

It would not take long for her appetite to be fulfilled.

Jaguars will cross rivers freely, even when people are watching.

The Jaguar uses the dense reeds to sneak up upon prey like capybaras and caimans.

These creatures must be vigilant of Jaguars. I have seen images where young otters have become prey to the jaguar.