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Can jaguars be black

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Although jaguars usually have a tan to yellowish coats with black spots, there are some that have black or even white coats. Jaguars are large feline carnivores that are found in rain forest areas of South America.

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About 6% of jaguars are melanistic - black. Along with the melanistic leopard they are collectively known as black panthers.

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