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Chichén Itzá Mérida & KabahUxmalPalenqueYaxchilánBonampakTulumSian Ka'an & CancúnTikalParque NacionalChicago |
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Parque Nacional Tikal, Department Petén, Guatemala "Jaguar Crossing" warning sign Contemporary Present |
Comments: Probably the most feared and revered beast in Mesoame- rica, the jaguar (Panthera onca) played a prominent religious role, es- pecially in shamanism. Jaguar occupies the top level of the tropical rain forest's food chain and was highly sought after in tribute and trade. |
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