Will the American Jaguar be Collateral Damage to Border Enforcement?

Did you know that wild jaguars live in the United States?  Until spotted in 1996, it was believed that there were none.  Since then jaguars have been spotted in the wildernesses of Arizona and New Mexico, and most recently one was tagged with a tracking device in Arizona.  Jaguars roam from northern Argentina to the wildernesses of Arizona and New Mexico.    

The question presented to authorities is this: how can border security be enforced without hindering the U.S. jaguar population?  I am sure that no American wishes to eliminate the jaguar population from the United States, and authorities must be mindful of the unintended consequences that might cause their elimination.  What pragmatic steps can be taken in border enforcement that will not hinder the jaguar population?   

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