well... us. we kill them because of there beautiful fur. Also they die because we keep cutting down trees in the rain forest, that's were they live.
Who would win in a fight a jaguar or an otter?
Well yeh, the lion/tiger is slightly bigger than the jaguar, there has been records of fights between the jaguar and a lion and jaguar has been the winner, so maybe a tiger, but other than that not really any, as also lions have been recorded to win tigers soo, depends on male/female size/age.
Why is the jaguar on the near threatened list?
Loss of habitat threatens the jaguar, but as of now, it is not listed as endangered.
Do jaguars lay eggs or give live birth?
Jaguars do not lay eggs. They are viviparous, meaning mammals that give birth to live young. Oviparous animals are those that lay eggs.
Can jaguars survive in any temperature?
Jaguars line a Equatorial climate, the Amazon. Which is a Rainforest. The Rainforset is a very humid place and lots of rain, so Jaguars live in the hot.
What is the conservation status for a jaguars?
Jaguars are listed on the endangered species list. It is estimated (as of 2006), that there are only about 15,000 jaguars left in world. The jaguar is usually found in areas around Central and South America. There are a few jaguars that linger in Mexico, and some have also been seen in the United States, in the areas of Arizona and New Mexico. They prefer to live in areas where the jungle or forestation is very thick. So, as the rain forest is slowly being depleted in Central and South America, the jaguar is also disappearing.
What animal is called a molly?
A molly is a brightly coloured tropical or subtropical American freshwater cyprinodont fish of the genus Mollienisia.
In what habitat do jaguars live in?
Jaguars are predominantly found in Rain Forests and dense forests of North & South America. They can be found in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Dcuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Paragua, Peru, USA, Venezuela etc. It was also present in El Salvador and Uruguay but is extinct now. Jaguars are found in good numbers in areas that are abundant in water supply like rivers and lakes. They prefer river banks and other water holes which may be frequented by its preferred prey species.
Do jaguars hunt in packs or alone?
Yes, the jaguar is a solitary animal unless it's a mother with cubs. A male and female jaguar will also come together to mate. Also, since they are territorial animals, they will battle over land. Both sexes have territories and will protect them.
How do jaguars kill and catch their pray?
Jaguars are capable of killing just about any type of prey they encounter. They can kill animals ranging in size from an armadillo that weighs 1 kg (2 lb) to a cow that weighs more than 450 kg (1,000 lb). Jaguars hunt by walking slowly along trails, watching and listening for prey. They also wait in ambush beside trails and will leap into the water in pursuit of prey. They hunt when their prey is most active. In areas where they feed on nocturnal prey, they hunt at night. Jaguars preying on cattle often hunt during the daytime, and they usually kill caiman and turtles while these reptiles bask beside the water during the day. Jaguars have an unusual method of killing large prey. Whereas lions, tigers, and leopards kill with a throat or neck bite, jaguars often kill large prey by biting through the skull between the ears. Jaguars also use their powerful jaws and strong canine teeth to break open the heavy shells of large river turtles. Empty broken turtle shells with traces of jaguar hair around the openings are often found on favorite turtle-nesting beaches. No other big cat regularly hunts turtles and caimans, and some scientists have speculated that the jaguar’s robust canine teeth and enormously powerful bite developed specifically to pierce the armor of these reptiles. After killing a large animal, a jaguar will usually drag the carcass into dense cover before beginning to eat. If the kill is made in an open area, jaguars often drag their prey for considerable distances. they eat rests of animals and..don't forget that their favourite food is...OCELOT!
Like all wild cats, Jaguars are pure carnivores that feed exclusively on Meat. Jaguars are Apex Predators that are on top of their food chain. They will hunt anything that it can wrestle and kill. They usually prefer deer, capybara, tapirs, peccaries, wild dogs, foxes etc. Given an opportunity they will even kill a Caiman (A Type of Alligator) or an Anaconda. Smaller species of prey like Mice, birds, sloths, monkeys, tuttles etc are caught and consumed when they are found.
How are they protecting the Jaguar?
Basically they are tracking down the wild Jaguars and trying to put them in zoos. This is good because they can then have sex and make little baby jaguars (I HOPE I DONT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE DETAILS)
Jaguars live in a variety of habitats from extreme southwestern United States all the way south into northern Argentina. They are most common in the Amazon rainforest.
How many species of jaguars are endangered?
There is only one species, but several races in that species. The Mexican, Brazillian,and Central American to name three.
From what rainforest do jaguars come?
Tigers live on the canopy layer of the rainforest for better hiding place
What is the word for jaguar in all languages?
The Black Jaguar is also known as the Black Panther (Panthera onca).
Jaguars are predominantly found in Rain Forests and dense forests of North & South America. They can be found in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Dcuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Paragua, Peru, USA, Venezuela etc. It was also present in El Salvador and Uruguay but is extinct now. Jaguars are found in good numbers in areas that are abundant in water supply like rivers and lakes. They prefer river banks and other water holes which may be frequented by its preferred prey species.
When there are fewer zebras than usual explain how does this affect the population of lions?
This is an example of a predator prey relationship. They depend on each other. Without one, both one die. If the Zebra population decreases, then the lion population will decrease a bit, but not much because there are other animals for lions to eat.
How many jaguars are alive today?
the presice population of jaguars is not know. but they are decreasing
What group of animals does a jaguar belong to?
The black or melanistic jaguar, is a Panthera Onca. Melanism allele is a dominant gene mutation which produces the black jaguar. This means that black jaguars may produce either black or spotted cubs, but a pair of spotted jaguars can only produce spotted cubs. If you have 2 melanistic parents, the skin will be more dense, darker than with one melanistic parent. Jaguars still have the markings which can be seen in good lighting. Spotted and black jaguars live in the same range.
How long has jaguars been around?
The Jaguar is endangered due to loss of home and over hunting of man. F Jaguars are not on the endangered species list, but are listed as threatened, meaning the population is stable, just not increasing as much as they were. they are not andengered they are actually near threatend
What is the shape of the jaguar?
It is well muscled and compact, good at climbing and swimming.
(from wikipedia) The base coat of the jaguar is generally a tawny yellow, but can range to reddish-brown and black. The cat is covered in "rosettes" (a type of a spot) for camouflage in its jungle habitat. The spots vary over individual coats and between individual Jaguars: rosettes may include one or several dots, and the shape of the dots varies. The spots on the head and neck are generally solid, as are those on the tail, where they may merge to form a band. The underbelly, throat and outer surface of the legs and lower flanks are white.
What is the jaguar - prey and predator?
They eat practically any large animal, including deer, caimans (crocodilians), tapirs, and peccaries. They will settle for smaller prey, such as monkeys, sloths, and birds, and even fish, frogs, armadillos, mice and pacas.
They will also eat cattle, horses, and dogs, which brings them into conflict with humans.
Jaguars are apex predators and are the top predators of the Pantanal. Only the Black Caiman ties in with the Jaguar. Jaguars eat a whole variety of prey, but their main prey are Tapirs, Capybaras, deer and Peccaries, in which they kill with a skull bite. Other prey includes livestock, armadillos, monkeys, sloths and coatimundis. Occasionally, Jaguars prey on Giant Otters, fish and poultry. Jaguars are known reptile killers as well though and are known to kill anacondas, spectacled caimans and they might even be the only predator of the adult black caiman. Jaguars almost never kill humans though.