Conservation groups and scientists said the return of apex predators can help stabilise ecosystems by regulating prey populations, while ecotourism linked to wildlife recovery has also created economic opportunities for local communities.

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The initiative aims to restore ecological balance and strengthen biodiversity, while supporting long-term wildlife recovery efforts across the region. Conservationists have released captive-bred jaguars into protected habitats in Iberá National Park, and the programme combines habitat restoration, breeding initiatives and monitoring systems designed to support jaguar survival in the wild.