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Jaguars

Jaguars are the only big cats native to the Americas. Their range extends from the far southern portions of the United States (Central Texas down to Southern Arizona), through Mexico and down into Central and South America. Jaguars are solitary except during the breeding season and are known for their sharp hunting skills as well as their elusive nature.'

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Are jaguars sometimes found in streams or ponds?

Well, jaguars LOVE to swim, unlike other wild cats, they are great swimmers too. If there was to be a lot of rain and a river near where the jaguar lives floods, then the jaguar has a possible chance to live and swim away.

What do Jaguars hunt?

Jaguars do not have any natural predators. But, they may be occasionally killed by adult caimans and anacondas during confrontations.

Are jaguars black and white?

jaguars have spots but some have wierd circles on them

What other animals live where the jaguars live?

For that Question ill say that it can not live with a dog it lives with a cheetah because they have black spots and they will think they are family (TRUE they are family) they do not run fast like cheetahs does so that is why other plants and animals live with the jaguar if u want more question ask to be told alright have the best day and they are 25years to die

Why do jaguars have retratable claws?

No, they are Canids, meaning that they are related to dogs. Unline cats, they cannot retract their claws.
Nope. Dog family. Claws do not retract.

Why are jaguars decreasing?

The biggest problem for jaguars and other wildlife is deforestation and haitat loss.

What is the color of a jaguar's coat?

The jaguar's coat has different colors, but they are usually yellow-brownish with black spots, like leopards.

Where do jaguars sleep?

Jaguars sleep in tall grass or under trees.

What is the animal jaguar's climate?

Jaguar's usually live in warm climates.

What are jaguars prey?

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.

What decomposes jaguars in the tropical rainforest?

wild pigs (peccaries), capybara, fish, lizards, deer, and sloths

What eats jaguars in the rainforest?

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.

Is a jaguar a reptile?

the tiger is in the mammal family. it is also in the cat family!!

Why do jaguars live in the Amazon?

Black Jaguars are not birds or monkeys, so they do not live in the canopy (treetops). They, like leopards, are good tree climbers, often carrying a kill up a tree to keep it safe from other predators. But never into the canopy, which would not be able to take a jaguar's weight.

How far can a jaguar see?

about 500 times as good as a human, Jaguars can also identify infrared light, and see through walls.

Why was the jaguar important to the Aztecs?

Aztec warriors were rewarded for capturing member of surrounding tribes, primarily because of the Aztec's sacrifice rituals. When a warrior captured five members from surrounding tribes they could apply to becoming a member of the "Jaguar Knights" or "Eagle Knights" - both highly respected houses of warriors in Aztec culture. The Jaguar knights would field in battle wearing cloaks that resembled the hide of a jaguar and wielded clubs of iron and obsidian.

What are a panther's special health problems?

Most of the problems a panther has is do to the poor environment conditions and loss of habitat. But the major health problem is that the panthers die from Mercury poisoning from other animals through bioaccumulation.