Why are the jaguars almost extinct?

Answer 1

because people hunt them and kill them for their fur coats.At the present jaguars are not in danger of extinction. But loss of habitat could push them in that direction.

Answer 2

Jaguars are Apex Predators and have no natural enemies. An adolescent Jaguar may be killed by an Anaconda or a large Caiman.

Jaguars were found in hundreds of thousands in both North and South America just a few decades ago. Due to extensive hunting their numbers have fallen significantly. An average of around 15000 animals every year just in the Brazilian Rainforests up until a few years ago, when governments world wide banned the sale of Jaguar Skin. If we consider other habitats the number killed would be even more. They were hunted to extinction in countries like El Salvador and Uruguay.

Another threat faced by the Jaguar is loss of its habitat. Population Explosion means people encroach on forests and jungles. Felling of Trees, diverting of rivers etc also dont help these magnificent animals much. If humans don't stop killing the Jaguar or destroying its habitat, this animal may go extinct

Answer 3

The jaguar is not considered an endangered species, but considered "Near Threatened". This is a different degree of status entirely.

Answer 4

Many kill jaguars because they want the furs or want a trophy animal.

Answer 5

Panthera Onca (jaguar) is not extinct, but listed as Near Threatened.

Answer 6

Because you farts are so smelly you can smell them were the jaguars live and it smells so bad it kills em :P

Answer 7

The jaguar is not currently in danger of going extinct except for a small population in the United States.