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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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What do lions learn from their parents?

Lions learn from their parents how to hunt and survive.
They would learn how to hunt, and how to live by themselves

What are fun facts about jaguars?

Here are some fun facts on jaguars:

- Jaguar are endangered through loss of habitat (deforestation and mining) and through hunting.

- Jaguars hunt mainly at night.

- The jaguar's name means "a beast that kills its prey with a single bound."

- A jaguar's roar sounds like a deep, chesty cough.

- Jaguars weigh 200-250 pounds with a body length of 5-7 feet.

- Jaguars kill with either a bite to the neck or a crushing paw strike.

- Jaguars are the largest cats living in the wild in North and South America.

- Jaguars are the 3rd largest cat, after lions and tigers.

Is the Anoconda stronger than a jaguar?

An extremely large one is, yes. But jaguars have long canines (only the tiger and lion's are longer) and a very strong bite force, and have been seen killing large anacondas by biting the skull.

Do jaguars eat crocodiles?

NO! Crocodiles eat Jaguars, NOTHINGeats a crocodile BUT a crocodile eats anything.

What do jaguars do all day?

Jaguars usually sleep when the weather is hot, because they hate to hunt in hot weather, so they wait for a cooler weather, might be at night to surprise their unsuspecting prey. They also like damp, rain-forest places. jaguars sleep either on trees or ground.

Why is the jaguar important to its environment?

Jaguars are apex predators and are on top of the food chain. They help keep the numbers of grazing animals in check which in turn helps the trees and plants.

Who is smarter - a cougar or a jaguar?

Jaguars because they eat snakes unlike cougars they eat something like bears.

Are wild animals dangerous?

yes if you seem like a threat to them(with the exception of some animals like rabbits)

Who are the jaguar's enemies?

the jaguars enemy is you . and other animals such as there kind.

Is it true the black panther is a female jaguar?

No. A black panther is a jaguar or leopard that is "melanistic," meaning that it is dark/black in color. They actually still have spots, which you can see up close. They can be either male or female.

As a side note, there are many folklore tales that say that there are black panther cougars as well, though there hasn't ever really been one seen or captured.

What habitat does 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.

What size is a fully grown jaguar?

The Jaguar is a Compact and Strong Cat. There are multiple Jaguar Species and they all vary in size and weight. On an average they weigh between 56 to 96 kilograms (124 to 211 pounds). Large males weighing as much as 160 kilos (350 pounds) have been recorded. Females are usually 10 to 20% smaller than Males. Length wise, they range between 1.2 to 1.95 meters (4 to 6.4 feet) without the Tail. The Tail itself could be around 45 to 75 cms. Height wise, they are around 65 to 75 cm (25 to 30 inches) at their shoulder.

Who was the most dangours person that lived?

Technically, there can be no official answer, but personally i think it's either Genghis Khan, Cyrus of Persia, or Saladin.

Describe crab habitat?

They live in tall grass and is caught in flower pots and eat blue chesse They live in tall grass and is caught in flower pots and eat blue chesse They live in tall grass and is caught in flower pots and eat blue chesse

How do humans impact on the rainforests effect the habitat of jaguars?

because, did you know, that most of the heat comes from the rain forests? yes! it does. when we take in all that heat, we take what the jaguar eats, drinks, and lives in. eventually it kills them off.

What is an organism of a jaguar?

The jaguar is a mammal that belongs to Felidae family and closely related to tiger, leopard and lion. This is considered as the largest type of cat in the western hemisphere.

Does the jaguar live on the forest floor?

Yes , a jaguar lives on the forest floor because it can't fly

Are jaguars smart?

Jaguars are smart. They are especially intelligent when it comes to their hunting skills. They are also smart enough to communicate with other jaguars.
yes in some ways