A Jaguarundi, a species in danger of extinction, is murdered in Chiapas; he is confused with a nahual

In the Tsotsil community of Navenchauc, in the municipality of Zinacantán, in the Los Altos region of Chiapas, a copy of jaguarundí (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) was caught and killed by villagers, after allegedly attacking two minors. However, according to local testimonies, the feline was allegedly confused with a nahual, a spiritual figure deeply rooted in the indigenous worldview. The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Chiapas reported t…

A martucha, a species in danger of extinction, was killed in Zinacantán, Chiapas. The video of the moment went viral and the authorities are already investigating the case. They could face up to 9 years in prison for this environmental crime! Look also: They confused it with a nahual! They beat jaguarundi to death in Zinacantán, Chiapas

Yaguarundí or jaguarundi is a small feline, whose presence in Mexico is becoming scarcer due to the destruction of its habitat by agricultural, livestock and forestry activities.