They call him Bold and he is Brazil's most famous jaguar, seen on social media diving into rivers to capture a caiman and wrestle his prey ashore.. When a jaguar pounces, sometimes one bite is all it takes to get a meal. National Geographic has exclusive video of a jaguar taking down a caiman in Brazil's.
A jaguar springs into the water, emerging with a large jacaré in its jaws — a caiman, a large carnivorous reptile related to alligators and crocodiles. This sight is a common occurrence at Panthera's Jofre Velho Conservation Ranch in the Brazilian Pantanal, where I work.. Can a Jaguar Eat an Alligator? The Apex Predator Showdown Yes, a jaguar can and sometimes does eat an alligator. However, this is not a frequent occurrence and depends heavily on factors like the size and age of both animals, and the availability of other prey.