Jaguar Genome Project

The Jaguar Genome Project is a multi-national effort led by the Carnivore Genetics Research Group at PUCRS, Brazil. It aims to characterize the genome of the jaguar (Panthera onca) using a diverse array of approaches, and to employ the resulting genomic resources to perform comparative analyses with other mammals, as well as in-depth population-level studies. As the latter analyses advance, the project aims to continuously provide useful information to improve ongoing conservation and management strategies on behalf of endangered jaguar populations.