| Jaguar | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| Range | South America |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
| Genus | Panthera |
| Species | Panthera onca |
| Conservation Status | |
 Near Threatened | |
The Jaguar is a specie of Panthera . It is the largest cat in the Americas. It lives in N. South America, down to Peru and Argentina. Central America is also within its range. There is a small population in S. Arizonia.
Appearance
It grows to 7 1/2 in. including tail.It is 28-30 inches at the shoulder. It weighs 132-264 lbs. It resembles the Leopard but with larger rosettes.
Habitat
It lives in rainforest, flooded forest, and swamps.
Behavior
Diet
It eats deer, caiman, turtles, primates, rodents, capybara, and farm livestock. It is consitered as vulnerable. Mainly due to habitat loss and illegal poaching.
Lifespan
It reaches sexual maturity at 2-4 yrs. It usually has 2 young. It has a birth interval of 2 yrs. It has a gestation period of 93-107 days.
Medias
Gallery
Videos
First wild sighting - Stalking the Jaguar - BBC Animals
Jaguar under water swim in HD