How do jaguars protect themself?

Answer 1

Jaguars are jungle cats, predators. If they feel threatened, they will do what any predator does: Try to intimidate the other creature by showing physical signs of aggression (i.e. Bare Teeth, Lash Tail, Extend Claws, Ears will Flatten, their fur will stand up to make them appear larger).

If intimidation does not work, the two beasts will usually fight until the other retreats or, sometimes, until one is killed.