Agents of the Judicial Organization seized two adult jaguars (Panthera onca) that were caged inside a private property located in Alajuela Province.

The jaguar is a large wild cat species with a body length of up to 6 ft and a weight of up to 348 lb, it is the largest cat species in the Americas. Its distinctively marked coat features pale yellow to tan colored fur covered by spots that transition to rosettes on the sides, although a melanistic black coat appears in some individuals.

According to the police report, the case began when a complaint was received about the animals that were in captivity inside a property where cattle are also raised, located in Río Cuarto Canton.

Responding to the complaint, the Environmental Prosecutor's Office ordered the entrance to the property where the agents found the two wild animals.

Officials from the National System of Conservation Areas seized both wild cats and took them to the National University Wild Species Veterinary Hospital. On-site, veterinarians inject feral cats with anesthesia to perform a general check-up to monitor their health and fitness.

In addition, both animals were microchipped with a unique identification code that allows tracking of the animal. Both feral cats were then taken to the Zooave Rescue Center in Garita Canton, Alajuela.