As of today, in season, building toward peak (~July 20). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
As the Pantanal dries each year, water recedes into a shrinking network of rivers and ponds and yacare caimans (Caiman yacare) concentrate by the thousands on remaining pools and riverbanks.
These late-dry-season congregations are highly predictable in location and timing and draw large numbers of birds, capybaras, jaguars, and other predators to the same hotspots.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Porto Jofre boat launch (Cuiabá River) |
| Pousada Piuval (Transpantaneira km 10) - Transpantaneira viewing zone |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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