AZGFD Analyzing New Photo Of Possible Endangered Cat

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is currently analyzing a recent trail camera photo of either a jaguar or an ocelot sighted southeast of Tucson.

The photo includes only the tail and a small portion of a hind quarter of the animal, making positive identification more difficult. Game and Fish is now consulting with outside experts about the photo, taken Sept. 23 and submitted by a sportsman, to better identify the species.

Reported By Hunters

Four of the last five confirmed jaguar sightings in Arizona have been reported by hunters, who all took responsible action to document...