Rare Harpy Eagle Chick Discovered in Brazil's Pantanal After Years

• A rare harpy eagle chick, the world's largest eagle, was confirmed alive in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands, marking the first verified active nest in years.
• The chick was found near Corumbá in the Urucum massif landscape, an area combining forests, mining zones, and remote ridges, overlooking the Paraguay River basin.
• Harpy eagles have a slow reproduction rate, with females protecting chicks for months, making each breeding attempt a significant parental investment and limiting population recovery.
• Listed as near threatened in Brazil, harpy eagles face threats from habitat loss and illegal shooting; this chick provides a crucial focus for conservation efforts.
• The discovery, made during guided wildlife tourism, highlights the need for tightly managed visits to sensitive nest sites to ensure the chick's survival and support conservation.