A Jaguar surprised a group of tourists by giving a behind-the-scenes look at the life of the wild. The photographs were taken by photographer Thomas Thibault.

Thomas said that when they saw the feline, they soon realized it was looking for prey. “His gait already indicated to us that he was in a hunting position.” – Thomas Thibault/Reproduction/ND

She eventually caught the alligator. “Seeing a jaguar in a hunting position is impressive. It’s hard to express. It’s majestic. Pure emotion, he is a master of the hunt,” Thomas wrote. – Thomas Thibault/Reproduction/ND

“His deep, shocking, penetrating gaze told us: “Here I am, the king of the American jungle.” The most majestic,” Thomas wrote in the post. – Thomas Thibault/Reproduction/ND

The group began to follow the jaguar’s trail along the river bank and also through the water. – Thomas Thibault/Reproduction/ND

The group caught a jaguar preparing to hunt. – Thomas Thibault/Reproduction/ND

Thomas said that when they saw the feline, they soon realized it was looking for prey. “His gait already indicated to us that he was in a hunting position.”

She eventually caught the alligator. “Seeing a jaguar in a hunting position is impressive. It’s hard to express. It’s majestic. Pure emotion, he is a master of the hunt,” Thomas wrote.