The Aros River is a river in the northern Mexican state of Sonora . It is the largest tributary of the Yaqui river , and is the largest free flowing river in western Mexico. Its headwaters are in the Sierra Madre Occidental . The Yaqui river begins at the confluence between the Aros and Bivaspe rivers. The rugged terrain surrounding the river means it is most easily accessible by boat.
3-626: Large portions of the Aros river are included in the Northern Jaguar reserve , which supports the northernmost breeding jaguar population. Other examples of species that dwell in the river basin include military macaws , spotted box turtles , desert pocket mice , and Tarahumara salamanders . This article related to a river in Mexico is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Northern Jaguar Reserve The Northern Jaguar Reserve
6-569: Is a nature reserve at the foothills of the Sierra Madre in Sonora , Northern Mexico . It was established mainly to protect the northernmost population of the jaguar . The reserve is situated between the Ríos Aros and Bavispe . It covers a total area of about 222 km (86 sq mi). The vegetation consists of bushland , which covers the slopes and valleys of the reserve. Human population
9-444: Is very low. Access to the remote area is only possible by rugged single-track dirt road, which ends dead in the reserve. The reserve was mainly established to protect the jaguar , which is still found in the reserve. In addition, the reserve is home to three other cat species : the puma , bobcat and ocelot . Important prey species of the large cats are the white-tailed deer and javelinas . There are 215 species of bird in
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